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Offline 73upscudamike

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Brake booster
« on: August 17, 2014 - 08:24:45 PM »
Hello gang I have a question and need some help. I have a 73 Cuda with a small
Block. Looking to p big block in in the future but anyway I wanna put power brakes on it
And right now it does it have them I have disc on the front (I don't know if they are factory
Or not)but could someone tell me what I all need to do this I see hem listed
On eBay but don't wanna get stuck with stuff I can't use  and
Not sure what I all need to do the job
Thanks mike




Offline Edison1970

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Re: Brake booster
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2014 - 11:06:19 PM »
you need the booster, mounting plate to the fire wall, master cylinder, and linkage that goes from the booster to the brake pedal.  There are some companies like PST that sell most of the stuff in one shot.  Roseville might sell it to.

Offline 73upscudamike

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Re: Brake booster
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2014 - 11:37:22 PM »

Offline Strawdawg

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Re: Brake booster
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2014 - 10:08:03 AM »
1" master bore seems small for powerbrakes.

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Re: Brake booster
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2014 - 12:27:39 PM »

If you have a manual brake setup, you will have to remove the top two studs and then drill out the four speed/manual assembly.

How about this?
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=100293.msg988311#msg988311

I am trying to sell this master cylinder + power booster setup and I'll make you a deal.

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Offline 73upscudamike

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Re: Brake booster
« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2014 - 05:33:23 PM »
Do you have everything for me to do the job. Rod, mounting plate, ck valve etc
How much?

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Re: Brake booster
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2014 - 06:54:45 PM »
PM me and I will give you details
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Re: Brake booster
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2014 - 08:26:58 PM »
I have a linkage assembly that I removed when I put on my Hydroboost system.  Let me know if you need it.  J
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Re: Brake booster
« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2014 - 02:21:43 AM »
Ok I will. Thanks. Btw what is a hydraboost system ?

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Re: Brake booster
« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2014 - 02:32:06 AM »
It is a brake booster system that is powered by hydraulic pressure from the power steering pump instead of vacuum.  Most modern cars and trucks use this style.  It has higher  and more consistent line pressure to the calipers.  The master cylinder and calipers operate with brake fluid in their own circuit, but is pressurized by the hydroboost.  My system has an adjustable pedal for height to the floor.  The system is expensive when bought in a kit, but guys here have taken them off of Chev Astro Vans and retrofitted them into their cars.  Im not that savvy.
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