Ok Power Brakes to Manual - Pushrod and Firewall question

[GoodysGotaCuda]

I've read here and there that there may be some sort of firewall plate/adapter needed when changing a power brake car to manual? Is this necessary? Anyone have a picture of what needs to change, if anything?

Also for those without a factory manual pushrod setup where is the cheapest/best fitting manual pushrod thats being sold?

Thanks!
-Mike

[Chryco Psycho]

yup it looks like this

[GoodysGotaCuda]

Whats the purpose of it? Build up that area of firewall by the pedal for the increased load on it?
It's mounted from the interior side of the firewall i assume, and not under the hood?
Anyone repop them, or you gotta find one?
And last, are they a/b/c/e/etc body specific or just any manual mopar will have one?

Thanks 

[Chryco Psycho]

firewall side , B body 71-74 & E body 70-74
 I am not aware of a repro piece

[GoodysGotaCuda]

Thanks,  . Any experience with aftermarket manual pushrods?

[Chryco Psycho]

not so far

[GoodysGotaCuda]

Thanks for the help Chryco, looks like a friend of mine out in Texas has a manual brake challenger he wants to make a power brake car. We'll likely just trade my booster/linkage/pushrod for his Firewall plate and pushrod.  ...not to mention he is the guy with the 833od I'm getting too. 


I'll have to see if the stock manual pushrod will work with the late model alum master. 

[Chryco Psycho]

it should

[GoodysGotaCuda]

Alrighty here is what I've aquired so far. Just waiting on the little foam gaskets.

• Late model 1.125" Bore Alum Master Cylinder
• AR Late model master adapter
• Factory Dustboot
• Firewall plate off a 71 Manual Brake Challenger
• Manual Pushrod from same 71 Challenger

I do also need the pushrod retaining grommet. 

Hopefully it all works.  (and the pushrod is the right size  )

[vinb]

Hey Goody, master cylinder looks ok, but I like the garage floor paint better.. Nice...