Author Topic: Another Power to Manual Brake Converstion Question  (Read 1193 times)

Offline loco340cuda

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Another Power to Manual Brake Converstion Question
« on: March 29, 2007 - 10:02:57 AM »
So I have gathered up my parts to convert my brakes from power to manual. I have a master cylinder, firewall bracket and push rod. What I can't figure out looking at the parts is, how does this stuff connect to the firewall? Is there already bolts in the firewall that I mount this stuff to, or do I have to buy the bolts? I haven't taken the power brake booster off yet so I'm not sure about this. I just don't want to take it apart until I have all the parts to put the manaul stuff on. Oh, forgot to mention this is on a 70 Cuda.
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Re: Another Power to Manual Brake Converstion Question
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2007 - 11:39:46 AM »
The holes are already in the firewall, unless you are converting to an aluminum master cylinder. In that case you would need the 2/4 bolt adapter.

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Re: Another Power to Manual Brake Converstion Question
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2007 - 12:42:07 PM »
My question is do I need to buy some bolts because none came with the master cylinder?
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Re: Another Power to Manual Brake Converstion Question
« Reply #3 on: March 30, 2007 - 04:49:27 AM »
Yes, you'll need some hardware to bolt it to the firewall. If it is an aftermarket, aluminum, 2 bolt master cylinder, then the adapter bracket can be had with bolts or studs.


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Re: Another Power to Manual Brake Converstion Question
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2007 - 10:05:36 AM »
The master cylinder is an OEM style.  Any idea where I can find the bolts?
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Re: Another Power to Manual Brake Converstion Question
« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2007 - 10:35:24 AM »
I JUST used grade 5s from the local hardware store.
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