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Old 10-30-2009, 08:16 PM
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I have a '68 base convertible with manual drum brakes. I'm looking at converting to power brakes. It looks like I can use the existing master cylinder and add a power booster. Is there any reason I can't use the existing master cylinder? I checked the application code for the master cylinder and the manual and power were the same. I'm not planning to do disc brakes yet, just convert to power brakes.
 

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Pretty much that's all. You will need a different operating rod between the booster and the brake pedal. Someone sells an adjustable one, but I can't remember who it is?
I did this swap on my '71 Camaro, and it took all of a couple hours.
 
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Old 10-31-2009, 07:18 PM
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Thanks for the information. Did you have any trouble moving the brake lines out to accommodate the extra distance from the firewall that the booster caused for the master cylinder?
 
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