Re: [FWDLK] Power brake conversion

[Ron Waters <ronbo97@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Nick (+ others) -

It's *important* that you remove the entire brake pedal assembly from the
donor car, as there is a difference between the manual and the power brake
pedal assemblies.  It's not an easy task, but it will save you numerous
headaches later on.  You also need the master cyl (or a replacement POWER
BRAKE master cyl) and the backing plate on the firewall, as well as the
vacuum cylinder and bellows assembly (or canister assembly ) for the
firewall.  You'll also have to remove the nipple from the intake of the
donor car, or get one from a similar late 50s Mopar, to supply vacuum to the
tank.  Don't rush it, or you'll be kicking yourself later on.

Been there; done dat.

Ron

----- Original Message -----
From: "N/B Nichols" <3nichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 9:22 PM
Subject: [FWDLK] Power brake conversion


> Hello Everyone,
>
> Anyone know how easy it would be to convert regular brakes to power
> brakes on a '59 DeSoto?  All the parts would come off of a '59 DeSoto.
> any info greatly appreciated.   Nick Nichols
>
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