Re: [Amc-list] Master Cylinders and conversion to/from power brakes

[Larry Goltry <lgoltry@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jim,

      I have a 1969 Rambler that originally was a manual/drum system. I was looking for the cheapest/easiest way to "add" power brakes. I bought a power booster and master cylinder complete with pushrod and bracket off Evilbay from a '68 Javelin with front disc brakes. I was worried that the brakes my be too "touchy" using a master cylinder and booster off of a car with disc brakes. But I thought: Let's slap it on there and see how it works. Bolted right on. I did have to do some brake line extensions to reach further forward to reach the new master cylinder.Turns out they are not touchy at all. They work great I could not be happier with my braking performance. I think you are on the right track. Hope this helps.

regards,
Larry



Hey Gang,
 
   I had posted a question about my 81 Concord, and I think I may have hit
on the solution.
 
   I have a 75 Gremlin with manual drum brakes. I know that the master
cylinder for drum brakes is different from the one for disk brakes. I
checked and verified that the master cylnder for manual disk brakes and for
power disk brakes are the same. My question before was about the pushrod
which connects the pedal to the cylinder.
 
   Now, I am thinking about moving the booster over to the Gremlin, push
rod and all, and to use the push rod from the Gremlin, as well as the
little mounting plate which holds the cylinder to the firewall in the
Gremlin, over to the Concord.
 
   Does this look like something which would work?
 
 Keep Ramblin!
 
Jim

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