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3/05/2014 10:30 PM  #1


brake booster questions

Have a 1967 Coupe. 1972 302, 1966 T10 4speed, headers.Wanting to buy a brake booster master cylinder. Front brakes are swapped out to Granada units. Looking at master cylinder/boosters on ebay. Has anyone bought the 9" unit from autoaccessories4u4less $134.95? I am looking for fitment and of course price...


1984 SVO,1967 Mustang Coupe (Custom),1967 Mustang Coupe.1969  F250 Ford Ranger Camper Special,1997 Winston Cup T-Bird
 

3/05/2014 10:54 PM  #2


Re: brake booster questions

The only on that works well on that car is an original Bendix type that would have come on 69 Mustangs.  It requires a power brake pedal (see my FAQ page on boosters and pedals).

I have them for $300 for the set.  MC is extra.

I also have some of those 9" boosters, but I rarely sell one unless someone is just so price conscious that good judgement is tossed to the wind.  That booster also requires a power brake pedal for it to work.

You will be much happier with the performance of the original style booster and correct pedal ratio for your car.  The aftermarket boosters like that 9" version are nowhere close in performance to the Bendix.
A 67-68 would have originally been fitted with a Midland-Ross booster if it came with disc brakes.  The Bendix is a later booster that bolts up to the same bolt pattern and uses the same power brake pedal as the Midland uses.  If you can find a Midland, that would also be an option, but in my opinion, the Bendix booster is the one to have.


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3/06/2014 9:01 AM  #3


Re: brake booster questions

Does the bendix unit clear the upper clutch rod & z-bar ?

 

3/06/2014 12:26 PM  #4


Re: brake booster questions

Yes, it clears.  That is only an issue on 65/66 cars.


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