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5/16/2026 10:53 AM  #1


School me 1970 mustang brake/clutch pedal assemblies

I have this automatic power brake pedal from the 70's parts car.  Should I keep this and convert it to a manual setup with hydro boost brakes or sell it and buy a manual setup? 

I'm not sure what the difference is between manual and auto pedal setups.  I recall just swapping in a manual pedal arm on an auto setup years ago but I could mistaken.   Is the pin location different on the auto versus manual brake setup?  Is the main bracket different between the two?   Are 69's the same or different?

 

5/17/2026 5:05 AM  #2


Re: School me 1970 mustang brake/clutch pedal assemblies

I'm a big believer in hydroboost.  I have a hydroboost unit sitting on the shelf waiting for me to have some time to start the conversion on my '67.  

 

5/17/2026 5:35 AM  #3


Re: School me 1970 mustang brake/clutch pedal assemblies

Why put in a complicated brake system when a simple manual set will work more than adequately.
Unless you’re like me with severe physical limitations I think you’d be quite satisfied with properly designed non power brakesi.


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5/17/2026 8:25 AM  #4


Re: School me 1970 mustang brake/clutch pedal assemblies

I have 4-wheel disc brakes and originally manual brakes, using a 94/95 Cobra SVT MC w/a 15/16” bore, and while there was more foot pedal pressure needed, I did not find it un-reasonable.
 
I went to a hydroboost system only because I wanted to try it, and thought about our aging may require it in the future.  I changed the MC to an 95-97 Explorer MC w/1-1/16” bore.  As I had removed the shock towers, this eliminated that interference.  As I’m using a hydraulic clutch, I installed the off-set clutch MC set up by MLD.
I have some info on clutch pedals that I will email you. 


65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
 

5/17/2026 11:00 AM  #5


Re: School me 1970 mustang brake/clutch pedal assemblies

I have hydro boost on my 66 and love it this 70 fast will be for my son.  Plans are to hopefully install a 7.3 Godzilla engine in it. AC, PDB and PS.  It won't be an overly radical build but will make for a great mustang to drive anywhere and still have some fun with it. 

I didn't find the hydro boost to be to complicated when putting in my 66.  I had to do the math and relocate to get the correct pedal ratio.  It was my first ever hydro boost installation.   I installed a hydro boost on my son's 1985 F350.  Super easy to install but it was a bolt in kit. Greatly improved his breaking on that truck.  Either way I have plenty of time to figure out this build.  Might start on it this winter and will be a slow process.   It's not like he makes a lot of money in the Marines and dad isn't paying for all of it.  His truck already cost me an arm and leg.

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5/18/2026 4:58 AM  #6


Re: School me 1970 mustang brake/clutch pedal assemblies

Having had hydroboost equipped vehicles for over 2 decades at this point I don't consider the system to be complicated.  I put 300k trouble free miles on the system in my '06 Diesel F250.  If you already have power steering adding hydroboost really isn't all that much additional plumbing.  

 

5/25/2026 4:13 PM  #7


Re: School me 1970 mustang brake/clutch pedal assemblies

69 and 70 are different in how they mount to the car.  The 70 auto and manual supports are identical except the auto version has no provision for a clutch pedal stop.  This is easily remedied by welding on a small piece. I like to make it so the stop has an elevator bolt in it so pedal static position can be adjusted.
Manual brake pedal supports have the threaded inserts for master cylinder bolts swedged in place.  The one for power brakes just has 1/2” holes where the booster studs go through.
So, in all, there are four different pedal supports used on the 70, but any of them can be converted to fit what you want.


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Yesterday 5:27 AM  #8


Re: School me 1970 mustang brake/clutch pedal assemblies

MS wrote:

69 and 70 are different in how they mount to the car.  The 70 auto and manual supports are identical except the auto version has no provision for a clutch pedal stop.  This is easily remedied by welding on a small piece. I like to make it so the stop has an elevator bolt in it so pedal static position can be adjusted.
Manual brake pedal supports have the threaded inserts for master cylinder bolts swedged in place.  The one for power brakes just has 1/2” holes where the booster studs go through.
So, in all, there are four different pedal supports used on the 70, but any of them can be converted to fit what you want.

 
Sounds like it's easier to modify my auto pedal and convert it to a manual.

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