I am running manual granada front discs and stock rear drums on my 70. No problems stopping, it is much better than the front drums.
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Brakes -- Power vs. Manual. What you got, why, and would you switch?
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AtlantaSteve
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Thanks all! The Manual Master Cylinder (74 Maverick) has been ordered, will pick it up at Advance tomorrow morning. They even price matched Rock Auto!!! Thanks for whomever clued me in to that little trick.
Thanks!
Steve
Thanks!
Steve
RyanG85
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Your welcome! You cant get what you dont ask for!"AtlantaSteve" said:
I converted to OE manual front discs a couple years ago using the CSRP kit. I opted to leave out the power booster with the knowledge that I could always add one later if I felt I really needed it. I've never had that feeling
I was ready for a much stiffer pedal than with my manual drums, but what I got was a much more usable pedal. Initial stopping power only requires light pressure on the pedal, whereas before I had to stand on it to get the drums to do anything. And as I progressively apply more force, the pedal moves down slightly and the brakes work harder. With the old drums there wasn't much pedal height difference between light braking and heavy braking, just a difference in how hard you jammed your foot into the pedal. At full lockup pedal pressure is probably about the same, but there's more of a difference between light braking pedal effort and 'oh crap I need to stop NOW' effort.
So basically, the manual discs are easier to modulate and keep just under the point of lockup, and they require less pressure in day to day driving than my old drums. Plus, I get better feedback with the manual setup than I would with a vacuum booster. And I'm not even sure I'd be able to run a booster with my engine vacuum anyway.
I was ready for a much stiffer pedal than with my manual drums, but what I got was a much more usable pedal. Initial stopping power only requires light pressure on the pedal, whereas before I had to stand on it to get the drums to do anything. And as I progressively apply more force, the pedal moves down slightly and the brakes work harder. With the old drums there wasn't much pedal height difference between light braking and heavy braking, just a difference in how hard you jammed your foot into the pedal. At full lockup pedal pressure is probably about the same, but there's more of a difference between light braking pedal effort and 'oh crap I need to stop NOW' effort.
So basically, the manual discs are easier to modulate and keep just under the point of lockup, and they require less pressure in day to day driving than my old drums. Plus, I get better feedback with the manual setup than I would with a vacuum booster. And I'm not even sure I'd be able to run a booster with my engine vacuum anyway.
monkeystash
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Steve, you are welcome to come over and drive my Fairlane around. It has a Maverick master, '70 Mustang front discs, and stock rear drums. Also has Shaun's stainless front lines.
AtlantaSteve
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"monkeystash" said:
I appreciate that Ryan. You know, now that I think about it, I was also thinking about getting some GTO Judge brakes and fitting them on my mustang too, if you wanna help me make that decision :ecit heheheh
LOL. Seriously thanks for the offer. We oughta get together soon and use some of those extra loud and expensive hole punches!!!
monkeystash
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Friends, Fords, and firearms...it doesn't get much better than that! You wouldn't like the Pontiac power brakes, you'll have to trust me. :lol