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5geppetto7
Posted 2014-09-20 10:31 AM (#456883)
Subject: 57 dodge booster



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I have a brake power booster unit for a dodge 56-64 but no idea how to install or use it, have searched the internet no luck. Its NOS and is manufactured by a company called Kellsey-Hayes. Any help would be appreciated.

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mstrug
Posted 2014-09-20 12:42 PM (#456894 - in reply to #456883)
Subject: Re: 57 dodge booster



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Read your factory Maintenance Manual. Look at the pictures. Get all the power brake parts that go with your unit at Big 'M' or some other salvage yard. That plate behind your Master cylinder, I think is different, push rod possibly too. Did you get the vacuum tank? Marc.

http://www.oldcarsweekly.com/restoration/new-brake-booster-saratoga...

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5geppetto7
Posted 2014-09-20 6:49 PM (#456917 - in reply to #456883)
Subject: RE: 57 dodge booster



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thanks for the info I don't have the tank just rubber booster and MC the plate looks the same though.

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ttotired
Posted 2014-09-20 7:22 PM (#456919 - in reply to #456883)
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You need the pedal assembly as well

There really wasnt anything that crossed from manual to the power brakes, its all different

Sometimes mopar did that to you

After the master cyl, everything should be good

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ronbo97
Posted 2014-09-20 10:19 PM (#456925 - in reply to #456919)
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If you're converting a manual brake car to power brakes, you will need the pipe that connects to the vacuum port on the intake manifold. As Mick says, you will also need a power brake pedal assembly.

One thing that the OCW article fails to mention is the curved 'finger' on the pedal rod that activates the power assist. If this was bent out of alignment during the removal of the power brake assembly, the power assist will be triggered either too soon or too late. The FSM has a measuring tool that can be copied onto clear acetate and used to measure alignment of the finger.

Ron

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5geppetto7
Posted 2014-09-21 11:52 AM (#456965 - in reply to #456925)
Subject: Re: 57 dodge booster



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Thanks everyone I think MORE research is called for

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57chizler
Posted 2014-09-21 1:25 PM (#456971 - in reply to #456883)
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5geppetto7 - 2014-09-20 7:31 AM
I have a brake power booster unit for a dodge 56-64


That year span is questionable, many different style boosters over those years. Got a pic?
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5geppetto7
Posted 2014-09-22 7:33 AM (#457021 - in reply to #456971)
Subject: RE: 57 dodge booster



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It looks just like the one in the photo above but I think I will look a t modifying a more modern brake system on the car

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ronbo97
Posted 2014-09-22 7:20 PM (#457074 - in reply to #457021)
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5geppetto7 - 2014-09-22 7:33 AM

It looks just like the one in the photo above but I think I will look a t modifying a more modern brake system on the car

Why go through all that hassle and end up with something that may or may not work ? Converting to power brakes is fairly easy. The hardest part (IMHO) is replacing the brake pedal assembly. Look at a parts book and the service manual and ask questions here.

Ron

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mstrug
Posted 2014-09-23 6:03 PM (#457204 - in reply to #456883)
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small primmer on install: enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ8tZNX8QYQ
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