Marcus,
I don't think anything is easy on our cars, and just about everything
takes effort in thought and plannning.
I converted my '63 Fury from power drum/drum to manual disc/drum for
safety. The easy part is contacting a vendor like Master Power
Brake and
Fine Lines that can provide all the parts you need for this
conversion.
Some things to keep in mind;
1. The mounting plate/bracket for power and manual brakes is different
on most 62-65 cars. If you can find a plate for manual brakes use it.
The power brake plate can be modified to fit. A factory drilled plate
for a Midland Ross or Bendix power brake booster (PBB) is drilled
different than for a manual single master cylinder, (MC). Your new
dual
MC will most likely require drilling 2 new holes of the 4 in the
plate.
2. The push rod from the brake pedal most likely will need to be
changed, (shortened). Adjustable rods are available with the new
MC. The
plate's rod hole may also have to be enlarged at the bottom. This rod
will also be relocated on your brake pedal. Most brake pedals are
factory drilled with 2 location holes. Low hole for power, top hole
for
manual if I remember, my car is still in storage so I can't check it
right now. You will also need to relocate the brake light switch for
proper contact.
3. New brake lines for your MC, blocking the vacume port on the intake
manifold for the PBB and your all set to learn how to drive all over
again. A lot more leg on the brake pedal a lot more sooner...wow.
Nick Tiberio
FuryUs
Marcus Edell-The RevTones wrote:
But how easy is it to go back to manual? are the holes there
already or
do I have to drill into the firewall,to mount the Master Cylinder? I
can't tell..Bob you're pretty Close by,I'm in Fremont..
--
Marcus"Hot Rod"Edell-The RevTones www.myspace.com/revtones
www.revtones.net
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From: v8magic@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Manual brakes are far superior to power brakes for at least a
couple of
reasons.
First, power brake boosters sometimes fail to boost while driving
puting
the driver in a spot with an extremely firm pedal to push. That is
dangerous!
Second, Driving with a correctly spec'ed manual master cylinder
gives an
easy to apply pedal with far better brake feel. It also lets the
driver
press as hard as he can while the booster limits total available
travel,
so you cannot apply the brakes as hard. Power brake boosters also
add a
numbing effect to brake feel.
Those points reflect my personal experiences driving a lot of
different
vehicles with boosted and non-boosted brakes. By the way, I also
drive
with both feet, one for the gas and the other for the brake,
assuming an
automatic.
Bob in Sacramento
mopar413@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Why would you want top go to manual brakes??? So much safer with
Power
Brakes. Unless you are going racing, and looking to save weight.
---- Marcus Edell wrote:
Sorry for Asking All these questions:
I have Power Brakes on my 62 Polara 500 and I was wondering how
hard it
would be to convert to Manual Brakes? Just ditch the Booster
and get a
new Manual Master Cylinder?
--
Marcus"Hot Rod"Edell-The RevTones www.myspace.com/revtones
www.revtones.net
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