Interesting Rick. I think part of the reason for this is that the 57's have
drums all around. Drums need less pressure for the same brake torque. Also,
is that an indication that the early brake boosters were not that effective?
Was that van equipped with drums?
D^2
Quoting Richard lindsey <SC1342@xxxxxxxxx>:
> i took a 57 imperial and installed a 57 desoto manual brake pedal and
> mount with a late model dodge van duel mc ,.everthing bolts up,,no
> power
> assest,,it stoped better than any power brakes ive drove in that
> era,,.
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