Power brake addition for 57 Ford

[JackB]

I want to put power brakes on my 57 ford Fairlane. I have a dual master cylinder on the car now. Who is recomended to buy the booster. Will I need a new rod from the brake peddle and anything esle need for this conversion. The factory non power brake system is really bad. Much to much presser needed to stop the car.

 

[parklane]

Put a dual master cylinder from a non-power Granada in your car. Think you'll find that it works well.

 

[JeffB2]

Since you have drum brakes and there is a difference in master cylinders designed for power and non-power brakes you need a matched combination like this: http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...=google&utm_campaign=gpla&utm_content=3822001 NOTE: there is a promotion code above to save you some money.

 

[JeffB2]

Put a dual master cylinder from a non-power Granada in your car. Think you'll find that it works well.

Parklane,He already has a dual master.

 

[bobss396]

Personally, I would go with a '68-ish Mustang drum-drum master and the power booster that goes with it. I find that I have better luck with components with a known lineage. I do a lot of shopping for stuff like this at Rock Auto.

 

[JeffB2]

Personally, I would go with a '68-ish Mustang drum-drum master and the power booster that goes with it. I find that I have better luck with components with a known lineage. I do a lot of shopping for stuff like this at Rock Auto.

The one I linked to is for 1967-68 Mustang Cougar with drum brakes same part as Rock Auto but a better deal with promo.

 

[CarlG]

Years ago in my '71 F100, I just added the vacuum booster aft of the master cylinder. It was a simple bolt-on, worked great.