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    4/19/2020 11:10 AM  #1

    C.fil
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    Power Brakes

    Hello,
    I have a 1967 Mustang with power disc brakes. Stock set up.  There is very little brake pedal travel ( about an inch) and the brakes are sensitive. The booster is getting vacuum from a "T" on the intake manifold. Any idea on how to get the proper travel on the brake pedal and the brakes not so sensitive? Thanks

     

    4/19/2020 4:16 PM  #2

    Cab4word67
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    Re: Power Brakes

    I'm no expert but my first question would be 2 wheel or 4 wheel disc? And what did you change recently?  I just did a swap over to power disc on the front of my 65 and had to much pedal, almost 3+" when I first started But through a process of elimination i have it down to about 2" and great feel.

    Slammed Big Blue, ran over the varmints that messed with the Stang. Now all is good in the NW
     

    4/19/2020 6:15 PM  #3

    MS
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    Re: Power Brakes

    Are you sure they are FACTORY power brakes with the correct power brake pedal?

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    4/20/2020 7:59 PM  #4

    C.fil
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    Re: Power Brakes

    I replaced the front brake calipers with the 4 piston cross over tube set up. Front disc, rear drum set up.
    Just wondering if the booster has enough vacuum and is working properly?

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    4/23/2020 8:46 PM  #5

    Triton
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    Re: Power Brakes

    Following this thread, any updates?
     

    1965 Notchback, 8.8 rear end, T-5, Diy Front Struts, Shelby Drop, Bumpsteer Kit
     

    4/24/2020 8:37 AM  #6

    RV6
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    Re: Power Brakes

    C.fil wrote:

    I replaced the front brake calipers with the 4 piston cross over tube set up. Front disc, rear drum set up.
    Just wondering if the booster has enough vacuum and is working properly?

    Pictures of everything will help the forum help you.


     

    Gary Zilik - Pine Junction, Colorado - 67 Coupe, 289-4V, T5
     

    4/24/2020 1:45 PM  #7

    MS
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    Re: Power Brakes

    Does it have the correct factory disc brake (longer) pedal on it?

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

     

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