1968 Torino brakes

[416Ford]

My Hollander book does not go back far enough.
We have a 68 small block car and have both a stick shift pedal assembly and a auto assemble. We converted the car to a AOD trans and now we want to add power disc brakes to the car. I have acquired another set of spindles with the brackets hoses and calipers and new bearings for the rotors that we will buy new. The parts came with a worn out/core booster and MC.
Now for the question:
Do we need to replace the pedal assembly? Rod? or proportioning valve from the drum brakes?
Does the new MC come have the residual valve built into them?
Thanks
Dave

 

[JeffB2]

Use this one and everything should just bolt up,check out the picture: http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...46,brake+&+wheel+hub,power+brake+booster,1884 It does not require a prop valve.

 

[416Ford]

This will allow us to use the pedal and rod that are currently there?

 

[paul2748]

Typically, disk/drum masters did not have a residual pressure valves built. They typically used a combination valve (residual pressure, proportioning valve).

As far as the pedal set up, look at the placement of the rod on the pedal arm that does into the master or vacuum unit) between the two. If they are the same than either set up should be okay. The rod itself may be different.

On the pedal assembly, also check the location of the arm on the assembly. Because of the power booster, it may be in a different location on the assembly.

Since 68's came with power disk brakes, you should be able to convert it with stock parts, assuming they are available.

I would encourage you to join the Fairlane Club if you are not already a member. Lots of expertise on Fairlanes, Torinos and Mercury equivilents

 

[416Ford]

I do not have the power disc brake parts to compare to my drum brake parts. This is why I ask.