Author Topic: Manual vs power brake pedal  (Read 1187 times)

Offline 13Outlaw

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Manual vs power brake pedal
« on: August 22, 2015, 11:14:46 AM »
I have searched around and read to convert from manual brakes to power on my 69 I have to change out the brake pedal, but when I look at pictures of power brake pedals for sell I don't really see the difference when looking at mine. More than pedal difference, my concern is the way the booster mounts to the firewall. Has anyone done the conversion? If so, what do I actually need to change?
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Offline WT8095

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Re: Manual vs power brake pedal
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2015, 01:09:37 PM »
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Offline 13Outlaw

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Re: Manual vs power brake pedal
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2015, 01:55:00 PM »
Thanks a lot for the info! Looks like I need more than the pedal...thanks again!
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Offline krelboyne

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Re: Manual vs power brake pedal
« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2015, 02:18:05 PM »
You can modify your existing drum brake pedal hanger, by knocking out the three nutserts that aren't needed. I believe that the bolt hole is present for the longer disc brake pedal.
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Re: Manual vs power brake pedal
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2015, 11:31:27 PM »
Thanks for the reply, after reading some more it looks like you are right. Thanks again!
1969 Mach 1 R-Code 4-Speed (Dearborn built Jan 69)
1992 GT 5.0 5-Speed
2003 Cobra
2013 Shelby GT500