Converting manual brakes to power. 70 Bee

• Aug 18, 2016

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Swapping the old m/c out and replacing it with a new booster m/c assembly wasn't too difficult thanks to some advice I found on fbbo. However, the plunger in the new assembly isn't as long as the one I removed. Is there some linkage I can acquire to remedy this?

 

• Aug 18, 2016

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welcome ,ask your question in general mopar tech discussion and you will get more answers

 

• Aug 19, 2016

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• Aug 19, 2016

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• Aug 19, 2016

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Yep, there's a fulcrum type linkage that's used on PB cars that isn't there on manual brake cars.

...and it's real fun to install!

 

• Aug 19, 2016

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YY1 said:

Yep, there's a fulcrum type linkage that's used on PB cars that isn't there on manual brake cars.

...and it's real fun to install!

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Can I get it at a local parts store, or do I need to go through Classic Industries, Summit, jegs?

 

• Aug 19, 2016

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Someone was selling one on this site (or the A body side) about a week ago.

NIB

 

• Aug 19, 2016

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Welcome to FBBO from Hot & Dry NorCal

maybe post this in the general discussion forum or
the appr. tech section or year specific section
you'll get far more responses that way,
this is the welcome wagon it's really not intended as a
tech & Q&A forum section, more for intros & sharing a
few stories photos, getting to know each other etc.

there's also a decent search feature on/near the top right of the page,
most subjects have been covered many times,
a bit of research will help, when asking questions make sure you give
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good luck & Happy Moparing

 

• Aug 24, 2016

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• Aug 31, 2016

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Just happen to have a picture, I'm in the middle of a project so the brake pedal is detached. Note the spring as well.

 

• Aug 31, 2016

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69Runner said:

Just happen to have a picture, I'm in the middle of a project so the brake pedal is detached. Note the spring as well.

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Thanks for the pic. Is the spring something I will also need to acquire?

 

• Aug 31, 2016

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BeeKool said:

Is the spring something I will also need to acquire?

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Yes. Looks like Brewer's has what you need. See link.

http://www.brewersperformance.com/products.asp?cat=279

 

• Aug 31, 2016

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69Runner said:

Yes. Looks like Brewer's has what you need. See link.

http://www.brewersperformance.com/products.asp?cat=279

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. They (wilwood) make it appear as though a disc conversion is simple. That part of it is. I figured why stop there, may as well convert it over to power. It's the little stuff that nickel and dime you. I wish I had found fbbo a year ago. Not only would I have I been spared a migraine or two. I would have saved myself a couple grand in the total cost of restoration and lost time.