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Old 06-19-2004, 05:09 PM
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Just installed disks on my 55 f100. Used f150 rotors and gm calipers. Can anyone tell me of a fairly easy booster, pedal assembly to install on the firewall???
Many thanks in advance for any advice i recieve.
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Old 06-19-2004, 09:52 PM
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86-93 Mustang is a popular swap. I used a 76 Econoline, and major tweaking of the brake pedal was necessary
 
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Originally Posted by 96xltf150
Just installed disks on my 55 f100. Used f150 rotors and gm calipers. Can anyone tell me of a fairly easy booster, pedal assembly to install on the firewall???
Many thanks in advance for any advice i recieve.
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I'm using the pedal assembly, booster, and MC from an 87 Chrysler 5th Avenue on my 48 F-3. It's not too big, seems to fit okay so far, and the pedal assembly seems pretty easy to install. John Niolon wrote a tech article on this installation which is very helpful...

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I've been planning on doing this conversion on my 56. I've seen the kit in magazines going for about $350.. I understand it's a basic bolt on to existing spindles. My truck has power brakes, but I have no idea from what. The truck stops nice with power brakes, but no where near the stopping and safety of disc brakes. I'm wondering if I will have to change my Master Cylinder if I'm going to convert the brakes to disc brakes? Aren't the brake lines the same as drum brakes? or does that get changed also.
 
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Thanks guys
I think i will try the mustang setup. I have several of them available.
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