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Technical Shop => Wheels, Tires, Brakes, Suspension & Steering => Topic started by: erik70rt on August 20, 2019, 08:00:08 AM

Title: Firewall Bracket - Manual vs Power Brakes
Post by: erik70rt on August 20, 2019, 08:00:08 AM
What is the difference of the bracket on the firewall between manual and power brakes.  I currently have manual drums and want to convert to a factory power disc brake setup.  Do I need to change the bracket on the firewall?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Firewall Bracket - Manual vs Power Brakes
Post by: JS29 on August 20, 2019, 08:24:35 AM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Firewall Bracket - Manual vs Power Brakes
Post by: GoodysGotaCuda on August 20, 2019, 08:43:31 AM
Do you have a picture of the power brake one?


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Title: Re: Firewall Bracket - Manual vs Power Brakes
Post by: anlauto on August 20, 2019, 08:56:15 AM
Yes, you'll need to switch the firewall bracket as well.
Title: Re: Firewall Bracket - Manual vs Power Brakes
Post by: erik70rt on August 20, 2019, 09:23:27 AM
Quote from: anlauto on August 20, 2019, 08:56:15 AM
Yes, you'll need to switch the firewall bracket as well.

I take it nobody repops those. 
Title: Re: Firewall Bracket - Manual vs Power Brakes
Post by: Shane Kelley on August 20, 2019, 09:26:26 AM
This is a power brake one from a 70 in top pic.
Lower is manual. Only pic I have of that style. 
Title: Re: Firewall Bracket - Manual vs Power Brakes
Post by: anlauto on August 20, 2019, 09:33:42 AM
Quote from: erik70rt on August 20, 2019, 09:23:27 AM
Quote from: anlauto on August 20, 2019, 08:56:15 AM
Yes, you'll need to switch the firewall bracket as well.

I take it nobody repops those.

Don't know if they sell the plate separately ??? https://piratejack.net/1970-1974-b-e-body-firewall-reinforcement-plate/
Title: Re: Firewall Bracket - Manual vs Power Brakes
Post by: dave73 on August 21, 2019, 01:04:10 PM
If you go to hydroboost brakes I believe hydratech sells an ebody firewall bracket? Not sure what the cost difference would be from converting to stock power brakes vs. hydroboost?
Title: Re: Firewall Bracket - Manual vs Power Brakes
Post by: HP_Cuda on August 21, 2019, 01:06:16 PM

I know where I got mine.

You might want to call a guy at Roseville....