Re: 1966 American P/B booster unit

[farna@xxxxxxx]

A lot of early Mustang people (64-65) have been using 7" Geo Metro boosters. MP Brakes (www.mpbrakes.com) sells a "hot rod" universal fit 7" booster, but it mounts directly to the firewall and I'm sure there isn't room. I modified a Ranger booster to fit my existing booster bracket, but took some cutting and welding of the rod that goes into the booster (and doesn't easily remove!). That procedure can be a bit delicate.  

The American unit doesn't go directly against the firewall like a Hornet, but up and away like your old Classic (same mount as the Classic). You can also use a Jeep CJ (booster and bracket. The CJ uses almost the same up-and-away bracket, but it's mounted upside down! Just take the booster off and turn it over. I'm not positive it moves the booster up high enough, looks like it raises it 2" from the center of the brake rod and moves it about 4" out. The CJ needs to lower the booster to clear the hood. Full size Fords 52-72 use a similar mount. MPB sells booster/MC kits for the CJ and Fords, but won't sell you one if you tell them you're using it in an AMC car. It fits, and should offset enough for the American. The Ford boosters are 8" in diameter, CJ 9". You might have to adapt or change the brake lines though. Make sure the MC bore is the same as the one you have now, that's the most important thing other than physically mounting. Lines are easy enough to change/adapt unle!
 ss you're looking to keep it as close to factory as possible. MPB also sells a 7" universal booster. Don't know if you could get them to put one on a Jeep or Ford bracket. You could try, telling them it's for a hot rod systme and you need to raise the booster for clearance. 

The only other course you can take is to use a remote mount booster. This is a special MC and booster that you mount anywhere in the car, even in the trunk. It's a bit on the expensive side (CJ kit is $459, remote for front wheels only is $495 and works well with disc front/drum rear -- for both ends remote is $695). Plus you have to plumb the lines for it. I've seen remote setups in antique cars that are driven that look stock until you find the booster, usually in the trunk or under the floor somewhere. 

On May 15, 2005 Jay Ciampi wrote:

> I am considering adding a Power brake booster to my 66 American. It looks
> like it will have to be a really small, narow unit to fit in the area where
> the master cylinder is now.  What options do I have?
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> Jay in Lake Placid, FL.
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