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Oct 3, 2023 | 09:55 AM

Jpug

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Power Brakes

Can I just bolt a booster to the fire wall? Or does there need to be a bracket. It’s a 76 f100 but doesn’t have 4 holes for a booster or bracket. I assume I will have to drill holes.

Oct 3, 2023 | 10:02 AM

76_78_06_FordTrucks

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You will have to drill the holes for the four studs and add the bracket. I am having to do the samething to my 76 F100 since adding the power brakes.

Oct 3, 2023 | 12:23 PM

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You will have to drill the holes for the four studs and add the bracket. I am having to do the samething to my 76 F100 since adding the power brakes.

Where did you find your bracket?

Oct 3, 2023 | 03:36 PM

monkey-1

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Here is a bracket/Kit that will work for your truck:
https://piratejack.net/1957-77-ford-...lve-disc-disc/

Here is a writeup that I did when I installed it in my truck:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-complete.html

Oct 4, 2023 | 10:30 AM

Jpug

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Where did you find your bracket?

So you’re saying I need to buy a conversion kit? I already bought a MC and booster from Auto store. Just need a bracket.

Oct 4, 2023 | 01:26 PM

monkey-1

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Originally Posted by Jpug

So you’re saying I need to buy a conversion kit? I already bought a MC and booster from Auto store. Just need a bracket.

This one is the one that comes with the kit above. If you have the booster and MC, this would complete that. You will need the correct (disc/drum or disc/disc) Proportioning valve, and likely a linkage the connects this to the booster. Give them a call, they were very helpful when I had questions.

https://piratejack.net/ft5772bpr-195...oster-bracket/

Oct 4, 2023 | 01:35 PM

1TonBasecamp

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Does this bracket overcome the hassles with all the variations that Ford had among these models?
Weren’t there at least three different bracket and booster styles, depending on which truck you got?
Huge hassle sometimes when replacing factory parts, but if this is a universal bracket that would be great.

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Oct 4, 2023 | 01:44 PM

monkey-1

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Originally Posted by 1TonBasecamp

This one dropped right into my truck, but I do know that NumberDummy has stated that there are many different pedals. I am sure there will be some that cause issue, but nothing that cannot be overcome.