Re: [FWDLK] 58 Ply Power brake conversion

[Nick Sperduto <drt-rdr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I also use the standard power setup with the AAJ kit on my 56.

Nick
Lebanon Township, NJ
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dave Stragand" <dave.stragand@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 8:47 AM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] 58 Ply Power brake conversion


> You can use the standard power brake setup with the discs -- that's what I
> have on my '58 Plymouth.
>
> You will need the whole pedal assembly and mount from inside the car, the
> pushrod, and the metal plate on the firewall from the donor vehicle.
You'll
> have to turn down the tip of the pushrod about 1/8" thinner to have it fit
> correctly in the dual DISC/Drum MC (1968 Roadrunner works great).
>
> -Dave
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jim Ruckdashel
> Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 2:03 PM
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [FWDLK] 58 Ply Power brake conversion
>
>
> I used a AAJ disc brake conversion kit on my '58 Belevdere.It is a manual
> brake setup. I don't have the stopping power that I feel I should. So I am
> considering converting it to power brakes. Has any body done this
> conversion? Does anybody know of a company that sells a power brake
> conversion kit for 57-59 Forwrad Look cars? Or are there junk yard parts
> that I could use? ie from a Volarie/Aspen or other M body.
>
> I tried Master Power Brakes in Mooresville NC and they weren't even
> intrested in discussing it. They do have a 65-70 A, B, E body conversion
> package. But I don't know if that would work.
>
> I hope someone out there has an answer on this one, cause I sure would
hate
> to have to go back to front drums.
> Thanks in advance for your help   Jim
> 58 Belvedere Sport Coupe
>
>
> Jim Ruckdashel
> 4241 Singing Post Lane
> Roswell, GA 30075
> 770-992-9746
> Jruckdashel@xxxxxxxx
>
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