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Power to Manual Brake Conversion

Started by 303 Mopar, March 19, 2019, 01:56:53 PM

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GoodysGotaCuda

Quote from: Cudajason on February 12, 2020, 07:21:57 PM
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

Quote from: Cudajason on February 12, 2020, 07:21:57 PM
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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2020 RAM 1500 - 5.7L

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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.
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dodj

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Quote from: 72bluNblu on March 20, 2019, 05:19:12 PM
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
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YellowThumper

Very cool. I converted mine to hydroboost several years ago.
No regrets.
Life is to be viewed thru the windshield. Not rear view mirror.
You are the only one in charge of your destiny.

Mike.

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