Brakes…..again

[BDnFL]

Fellas,
68 Charger, which is correct booster mounting. Bolted to the firewall or with a stand off bracket like I have in my car?
I’ve seen it both ways.
Thanks.

 

[ckessel]

No help from me but I question the spacers on the lh side.

 

[BDnFL]

No help from me but I question the spacers on the lh side.

Yea, it’s a mess.
At some point I’ll have to remove it all and start over.

 

[RemCharger]

Theyre all mounted to the firewall unless it's a power disc hemi car.

 

[BDnFL]

Theyre all mounted to the firewall unless it's a power disc hemi car.

Thanks for the info. This car was originally power drum non hemi.

 

[RemCharger]

What you have is all Chinese kit stuff by the looks of it.

 

[BDnFL]

What you have is all Chinese kit stuff by the looks of it.

Yes, unnamed and unmarked booster with a Wilwood master.
All this junk will have to be torn out. Next project on the list.
I’ll see if I can I find a US booster, so far all Chinese.

 

[ckessel]

Here is one of the best sources for a booster. That will actually function and fit. Master too if needed.
doctordiff.com

 

[1STMP]

You can source and piece something
together that is more than adequate
to accomplish your braking needs.
Do some homework and don't get
caught up in the big name game.

The fronts are Ford Granada (used
because I already had them)
The booster is a dual diaphram used
on a mid 80's Chrysler New Yorker.
The rear disc are from an '06 Jeep
TJ. (intragal emergency brake).
Powered by a slightly modified 440.
The brakes work flawlessly with a
cost at a fraction of what Dr. Diff
may charge. Not in any way knocking
what they offer. Just trying to
emphasize there are cheaper
alternatives that may work just as
well.

 

[BDnFL]

Here is one of the best sources for a booster. That will actually function and fit. Master too if needed.
doctordiff.com

I have bought rear end parts from the Dr. and been happy with it all.
His booster has no origin but at some point I’ll just go by forum recommendation.

 

[BDnFL]

You can source and piece something
together that is more than adequate
to accomplish your braking needs.
Do some homework and don't get
caught up in the big name game.

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The fronts are Ford Granada (used
because I already had them)
The booster is a dual diaphram used
on a mid 80's Chrysler New Yorker.
The rear disc are from an '06 Jeep
TJ. (intragal emergency brake).
Powered by a slightly modified 440.
The brakes work flawlessly with a
cost at a fraction of what Dr. Diff
may charge. Not in any way knocking
what they offer. Just trying to
emphasize there are cheaper
alternatives that may work just as
well.

I appreciate the info and the post.
With my skill level and already having the new master I’ll probably stick with standard replacement of the booster.
Also hoping the shop didn’t mess with the brake pedal.
Thanks for helping.

 

[1STMP]

I appreciate the info and the post.
With my skill level and already having the new master I’ll probably stick with standard replacement of the booster.
Also hoping the shop didn’t mess with the brake pedal.
Thanks for helping.

No problem. Please bear in mind
that my installation and design are
completely custom.
Just trying to encourage exploration
of alternive options. Hope you get
your issues resolved.

 

[BDnFL]

Just to wrap this up I bought the booster from Dr. Diff and I’ll use my existing master cylinder.
Thanks to all for help and suggestions.

 

[BDnFL]

Well I thought I was heading towards a good and correct booster install. While removing the old booster I find this crap that my shop installed. He made a real mess for me. He tried to hook it up Chevy style with clevis pin and welding a rod coupling.
I have the correct bell crank linkage.
I thought once I disconnected the brake pedal all this linkage in the picture would come out.
As I pull out on the rod it is spring loaded.
Any ideas? I’m trying not to undo anymore parts under the dash

 

[RemCharger]

There is a bolt holding the bellcrank in

 

[BDnFL]

There is a bolt holding the bellcrank in View attachment 2035753

I see the bolt. But it looks like it’s confined within the bracket.
I’ll look again and see.
Thanks

 

[BDnFL]

This bolt ?

 

[RemCharger]

The bottom one

 

[BDnFL]

The bottom one

Ok, I’ll check in the morning.
Thanks again

 

[BDnFL]

Ok, I’ll check in the morning.
Thanks again

Got it all out.
I appreciate the help.
Here’s the leftovers !