Power to Manual Brake Conversion

[GoodysGotaCuda]

hmmmm, I wonder If I am using the right pushrod.  I am pretty sure that I used a stock manual pushrod, but maybe I used the push rod from the power break set up.

I have the new style MC as pictured in the link.

Jason

Pushrod just affects the pedal height, not the effort.

That said, you should ensure that your pushrod is properly restrained. The factory manual pushrods have a rubber grommet to keep the pushrod from coming out if you lift the pedal.

If you are driving, bump the pedal up and your pushrod comes out...it won't end well!


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[GoodysGotaCuda]

hmmmm, I wonder If I am using the right pushrod.  I am pretty sure that I used a stock manual pushrod, but maybe I used the push rod from the power break set up.

I have the new style MC as pictured in the link.

Jason

Pushrod just affects the pedal height, not the effort.

That said, you should ensure that your pushrod is properly restrained. The factory manual pushrods have a rubber grommet to keep the pushrod from coming out if you lift the pedal.

If you are driving, bump the pedal up and your pushrod comes out...it won't end well!


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[YellowThumper]

@Cudajason with manual you cannot be using the power one. Power brakes use 2 short shafts that cantilever.
Bore size will make a difference.

[dodj]

Buy a 15/16" master cylinder and you'll wonder why you didn't make the swap sooner.

@72bluNblu
Does a smaller or larger bore equate to better braking for same pedal movement?

Never mind I see the math on another thread

[303 Mopar]

@303 Mopar Curious to know what you ended up with? If manual, do you like them better or?

I went with a hydraulic set up.  https://forum.e-bodies.org/wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-and-steering/12/hydraulic-brakes-tallon/14463/msg195040#msg195040

[YellowThumper]

Very cool. I converted mine to hydroboost several years ago.
No regrets.

[PLUM72]

A photo for reference...