Power BRAKE Conversion?
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Power BRAKE Conversion?
Ok I have a 1960 F100 without power breaks and a 1 line Master Cyl. what Have U Guys/Gals done to convert yours to power breaks and what was the easyest way to go? I am planning on doing mine, But like to advoid the pit fal if I can. So I like to know what Booster U used and how the install went pls..
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My question to you is how Stock are you going to keep your Olde Girl?
The company that made the Ford Power Assist Brake Option that was put on at the Factory or Dealer add on, is still in Business.
Or are you willing to sacrifice the Stock Restore & go for an up-grade?
This then brings up up-grading to Front Disc Brakes as well.
There are three different companies making the above brake up-grade.
Which is something else to think about if you are going to a Stock Restore or a Modified Restore.
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Colonel Flashman
Red '58 Mercury M-100 Truck
Blue '58 Mercury M-100 Panel Truck
The company that made the Ford Power Assist Brake Option that was put on at the Factory or Dealer add on, is still in Business.
Or are you willing to sacrifice the Stock Restore & go for an up-grade?
This then brings up up-grading to Front Disc Brakes as well.
There are three different companies making the above brake up-grade.
Which is something else to think about if you are going to a Stock Restore or a Modified Restore.
Cheers
Colonel Flashman
Red '58 Mercury M-100 Truck
Blue '58 Mercury M-100 Panel Truck
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Im doing a Mix.. Keeping the Body stock, Planning On Disk brakes and power breaks.. Updating the Eng, a tad.. I love the looks.. But do drive it everyday.. So upgrading the brakes is a good step to start with..
And I have seen the kits on-line.. What I trying to find out, Is what if any problem( Nightmare) thay ran into.. what worked or didnt.. So I dont buy 1 kit and find out it was worse off than making my own set up.. So everyone.. Speak up about how ur brake up-grade went.. Good and the bad.. what work great and what to stay away from...
And I have seen the kits on-line.. What I trying to find out, Is what if any problem( Nightmare) thay ran into.. what worked or didnt.. So I dont buy 1 kit and find out it was worse off than making my own set up.. So everyone.. Speak up about how ur brake up-grade went.. Good and the bad.. what work great and what to stay away from...
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Okeyday.
This brings up another thing.
When considering up-grading to a P/B system, you have to take into consideration the fact that you'll have to do the D/B conversion @ the same time or it'll cost you more down time & more Rhino later that needs to be doaled out as well.
Why you ask?
It requires a different Brake Master Cylinder for P/B system & Limiter then it does for a You-Stand-on-Um' Brake system & Limiter.
The best kit is the the one that Bolt's Straight on w/o any cutting or welding. There are two others out there, that require just that, cutting & welding so those kits can be installed.
I can not remember the name a present of the Former, but I can find out from my Installer who is looking into it for me.
Cheers
Colonel Flashman
Red '58 Mercury M-100 Truck
Blue '58 Mercury M-100 Panel Truck
This brings up another thing.
When considering up-grading to a P/B system, you have to take into consideration the fact that you'll have to do the D/B conversion @ the same time or it'll cost you more down time & more Rhino later that needs to be doaled out as well.
Why you ask?
It requires a different Brake Master Cylinder for P/B system & Limiter then it does for a You-Stand-on-Um' Brake system & Limiter.
The best kit is the the one that Bolt's Straight on w/o any cutting or welding. There are two others out there, that require just that, cutting & welding so those kits can be installed.
I can not remember the name a present of the Former, but I can find out from my Installer who is looking into it for me.
Cheers
Colonel Flashman
Red '58 Mercury M-100 Truck
Blue '58 Mercury M-100 Panel Truck
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Master Power Brakes makes a direct bolt on booster and master cylinder. I found mine on ebay directly from them. Saved a ton and had it on in less than an hour. Only problem I ran into was the maaster cylinder was mounted to the booster upside down. Quick fix. and now it works great. Good luck, keep us updated. John
