Disc Brake Conversion Problem.

[Swampdog]

I have a 1962 Dodge Polar with a 383 with max wedge upswept headers. See picture. I have put disc brakes on the front. The problem is the new dual master cylinder will hit the LH exhaust manifold.The old fruit jar master cylinder only has >1/2 inch clearance.
What are the solutions?
1. Can I move the M C up on the firewall. App. 1/2 inch or so.

2. Does any one make side step M C?

3. Get rid of the Max Wedge manifold and replace with an stock manifold.
a. What year?
4. It looks like a set of tube headers would be cheaper than an old manifold.

 

[CoronetDarter]

That's a bummer. Gotta keep those Max Wedge manifolds. Why not go with manual discs?

 

[PurpleBeeper]

Yeah, that's an issue. I agree to keep the manifolds if at all possible since they look so cool. You "might" be able to find a much newer, small, plastic master cylinder that would work. You might ask on the "race section" here or over at moparts.com. I know a lot of guys that drag race use newer, smaller master cylinders on their cars.

 

[khryslerkid]

If finding a different mc doesn't work out, you could use stock manifolds or even headers.

Were the manifolds that you have now original to the car?

BTW, nice '62

 

[mmissile]

1. Need a dual master.
2. MP offset plate still made? Mancini's?
3. manual brakes

Just my opinion.
oh, and the manifolds have to stay!

 

[Swampdog]

Were the manifolds that you have now original to the car?

They were on the car when I got it. It is an B Stock Clone from 1962-3.

I am going to try Mancini's for offset plate or I may go to manual brakes. I'll call the Ramman.inc.

 

[moparsquid]

I think there is a offset block they use on the hemis darts

 

[furyus]

I had interference with the valve cover and the power brake assembly on my 428 powered F100 I put some washers on the booster to firewall bolts on the side closest to the engine. Gave me just enough room. Couldn't tell it was done like that. A couple washers at the firewall will give you more than you think.

 

[Swampdog]

Well the RAM MAN.Inc is the $h1t. I got my disc brake conversion from them. After I finally got thru to them what exhaust manifold I was working with we were going to go to manual brakes. Wayne came up with this set up for an A-Body with a hemi. I has a dog leg that sets it up about 1 1/2 inches.

 

[POMONAMISSEL]

those exhaust manifolds are so very rare , i'm glad you went another way on your master set up . but most of the early hot rod factory street racers , don't come with power brakes . even disc cars .

 

[Fran Blacker]

How about a brake booster bracket from a power brake hemi car? Will raise booster several inches.
Thought the ramman made them? I can valve cover off by just removing throttle and return spring bracket. Heard he had issues as noted in earlier post.

 

[Swampdog]

How about a brake booster bracket from a power brake hemi car? Will raise booster several inches.
Thought the ramman made them? I can valve cover off by just removing throttle and return spring bracket. Heard he had issues as noted in earlier post.

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Yes, that is what the Ram Man came up with. They are a first class operation. So glad I chose to go their route.

 

[Swampdog]

Finished the conversion. I had to replace all the lines. But that is OK, they needed it. I had to make the ones from the Master Cylinder to the splitter block.
The A Body booster works OK. This engine makes maybe 10 inches of vacuum at Idle and that is enough for this booster. I am happy and I have my Up-swept Manifolds and power brakes. Thanks to the Ram Man.Inc.

 

[Fran Blacker]

Finished the conversion. I had to replace all the lines. But that is OK, they needed it. I had to make the ones from the Master Cylinder to the splitter block.
The A Body booster works OK. This engine makes maybe 10 inches of vacuum at Idle and that is enough for this booster. I am happy and I have my Up-swept Manifolds and power brakes. Thanks to the Ram Man.Inc.

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Have you thought about a heat shield under master and lines?
Looks good.