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    7/20/2013 7:26 AM  #1

    mustangman66
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    SSBC power disk dual bowl conversion pedal travel and pressure

    Did the SSBC dual bowl power booster conversion on my 66. I have 71 spindles and disks. I see from searching pedal travel seems to be a problem. I haven't found where it's been resolved. My brake pedal doesn't stop the car until it's about to the floor. The 66 originally have manual drums. Any suggestions on pedal travel? Also I've bled brakes several times and bench beld MS twice. Pedal is very weak. Are these two issues realted or do you think I still have air in the lines? Thanks for the help.
     

     

    7/20/2013 7:53 AM  #2

    Novi Rick
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    Re: SSBC power disk dual bowl conversion pedal travel and pressure

    I had a similar problem.  Was finally told that my master cylinder was bad even though it was new.  In my case I had purchased the brake system years prior to installation.  I didn't realize that they have a shelf life, but apparently they do (at least mine did).  Had to buy new MC because the warranty period had expired.  Installed and it works now. Good luck

     

    7/20/2013 4:03 PM  #3

    mustangman66
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    Re: SSBC power disk dual bowl conversion pedal travel and pressure

    I used a brand new off the shelf (not reman) MS. It took a while to bench bleed it the first time. I wonder if it's the cause of my problems like yours. I'm not getting any air out of the bleeders. I guess its a $45 option to try.

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    7/21/2013 7:38 AM  #4

    BobC
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    Re: SSBC power disk dual bowl conversion pedal travel and pressure

    I received (2) brand new defective master cylinders from a well known brake conversion supplier. I am guessing he got a bad batch of master cylinders from his supplier.  NOTE: Not Mustang Steve.  I finally bought a new master cylinder locally and that solved my problem.  New does not necessarily mean it will work properly.

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