scott_m_mil

My '66 currently has manual drum brakes. My brother works at a autoparts store so I can get parts at cost. He can order a power brake booster for only 60 bucks (not a cheapo).

So I'm curious if upgrading to power brakes is as easy as installing the booster?
Can I use the same master cylinder? (I realize I should upgrade to a dual)
Is there a different in the actual pedals? I've seen that 67's need a longer pedal or an adapter bracket.

Thanks for the help,
Scott

67t5ponycoupe

I would upgrade to discs on the front with a dual bowl master before I would install a booster. The pedal is the same on a 66 between power and non power. Not sure on the master cylinder. Have your brother in law look it up, he can tell you.

chockostang

Scott,

If you apply a stock 65 66 Drum brake Booster (There are no Disc Brake Boosters produced, all 65 66 Disc brakes cars were manual Disc), you will need to get a drum brake master to fit the booster. It will Have to be a single bowl, as the Dual bowl will not fit the stock 65 66 booster, or fit in the limited area.

As has been stated, the best is to install the 4 piston 65 66 Mustang Disc brakes. These are great stopping, fit the V8 Spindles as Ford did on the assembly line. No Spindle, Alignment changes, bolt on.

Yes, there are aftermarket boosters that fit that have Dual Bowl masters. These are all aftermarket.

Dan @ Chockostang

scott_m_mil

Awesome! You guys answered all my questions. I plan to use the single master I have now and put it on the booster.

Sometime later on I'll upgrade to V8 spindles and put factory 4 piston calipers on. I can also get those pretty cheap as well

chockostang

Just to save you one hell of a headache here, read the above. Get a master that fits the booster.

The Boosters have different build dates, different push rod applications.

The Bother in law needs to order a combination Booster with Master.

You Master will not work.

Then when you change to Disc Brakes, You change out all you have then for the Disc Brake setup.

Dan @ Chockostang

2+2GT

Ah, the reman parts store booster will not have the mounting bracket and lever assembly on it.