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Mar 6, 2010 | 08:09 PM

ky79

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Does anyone know if there is any differance in break bedals between powerbreaks and manual breaks. I have manual breaks and am changing to powerbreaks. I jst dont know if it will be easier to switch pedal assemblies.

Mar 6, 2010 | 09:22 PM

mikeo0o0o0

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The part numbers are different between pedals with and without power brakes but that doesn't necessarily mean you can't use the manual pedal when you switch to power brakes.

Mar 6, 2010 | 09:42 PM

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i used my manual brake pedal in my old 77 f100 and didnt have a problem with them

Mar 6, 2010 | 09:59 PM

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I have always changed the entire pedal/hanger assembly when swapping to power brakes. The reason is that manual and power brakes usually use a different fulcrum point to give you more leverage with the manual brakes. I have also found that somewhere in the 70s they changed the brake booster. When using a booster from the late 70s, the brake pedal ends up closer to the floor, making it necessary to move the brake light switch mount when using an older cab (mine has a 78 brake setup in a 75 cab). I also had this problem putting a 77 brake system in my 70 and also using 78 brake system in my 73 highboy. maybe someone has access to some part #s and can give you the specs on the different parts.

Mar 7, 2010 | 08:26 AM

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Thanksbetween the gas and break. Thanks again for the info. for the info guys. My biggest problem with the manual pedal is hight. I dont like how high the brake peddal sits right now so in high traffic it really starts to hurt my hip and leg because of lift my leg so high to get the break peddal. There is almost 5-6 in differance in hight

Mar 7, 2010 | 11:10 AM

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If swap in the booster/pedal from a late 70s model your pedal will sit lower, like I said I've done this in several rigs. the hanger is easy to change, you need to drop the steering column and unbolt it.

Mar 7, 2010 | 12:56 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ky79

Does anyone know if there is any differance in brake pedals between powerbrakes and manual brakes.

I have manual brakes and am changing to powerbrakes. I just dont know if it will be easier to switch pedal assemblies.

What year is your truck? I'm assuming it's an F100 since power brakes were an extra cost option.

Look on the brake pedal you have now for its stamped ID number, post what it is. It'll be similar to this: D3TA-2455-AA

All 1973/79 F100/350 brake (and clutch pedals) have ID numbers stamped on them, because...

There were TWENTY TWO different brake pedals, SEVEN different clutch pedals, NINETEEN different power brake boosters! I kid you not.

When making this kind of swap on 1973/79's, whatever the booster is from, the brake (and clutch) pedal must be the same application. Otherwise...

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Originally Posted by NDFordman

the hanger is easy to change.

Why would you need to change it...unless you are swapping transmissions? 1973/79 F100/350: There are two different brake pedal supports (hangers): One for A/T, one for M/T.

The difference is not with the pedal support. The difference is with the boosters mounting bracket (which only came with it).

The brake (and clutch) pedal must match the booster's application.