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416Ford · 04-27-2017, 04:45 PM

My Hollander book does not go back far enough.
We have a 68 small block car and have both a stick shift pedal assembly and a auto assemble. We converted the car to a AOD trans and now we want to add power disc brakes to the car. I have acquired another set of spindles with the brackets hoses and calipers and new bearings for the rotors that we will buy new. The parts came with a worn out/core booster and MC.
Now for the question:
Do we need to replace the pedal assembly? Rod? or proportioning valve from the drum brakes?
Does the new MC come have the residual valve built into them?
Thanks
Dave

JeffB2 · 04-27-2017, 06:35 PM

Use this one and everything should just bolt up,check out the picture: http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/f...e+booster,1884 It does not require a prop valve.

416Ford · 04-27-2017, 07:02 PM

This will allow us to use the pedal and rod that are currently there?

paul2748 · 04-27-2017, 07:35 PM

Typically, disk/drum masters did not have a residual pressure valves built. They typically used a combination valve (residual pressure, proportioning valve).

As far as the pedal set up, look at the placement of the rod on the pedal arm that does into the master or vacuum unit) between the two. If they are the same than either set up should be okay. The rod itself may be different.

On the pedal assembly, also check the location of the arm on the assembly. Because of the power booster, it may be in a different location on the assembly.

Since 68's came with power disk brakes, you should be able to convert it with stock parts, assuming they are available.

I would encourage you to join the Fairlane Club if you are not already a member. Lots of expertise on Fairlanes, Torinos and Mercury equivilents

416Ford · 04-27-2017, 08:02 PM

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I do not have the power disc brake parts to compare to my drum brake parts. This is why I ask.

04-27-2017, 04:45 PM	#1
416Ford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MIchigan Posts: 121	1968 Torino brakes My Hollander book does not go back far enough. We have a 68 small block car and have both a stick shift pedal assembly and a auto assemble. We converted the car to a AOD trans and now we want to add power disc brakes to the car. I have acquired another set of spindles with the brackets hoses and calipers and new bearings for the rotors that we will buy new. The parts came with a worn out/core booster and MC. Now for the question: Do we need to replace the pedal assembly? Rod? or proportioning valve from the drum brakes? Does the new MC come have the residual valve built into them? Thanks Dave

04-27-2017, 06:35 PM	#2
JeffB2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,417	Re: 1968 Torino brakes Use this one and everything should just bolt up,check out the picture: http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/f...e+booster,1884 It does not require a prop valve.

04-27-2017, 07:02 PM	#3
416Ford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MIchigan Posts: 121	Re: 1968 Torino brakes This will allow us to use the pedal and rod that are currently there?

04-27-2017, 07:35 PM	#4
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,979	Re: 1968 Torino brakes Typically, disk/drum masters did not have a residual pressure valves built. They typically used a combination valve (residual pressure, proportioning valve). As far as the pedal set up, look at the placement of the rod on the pedal arm that does into the master or vacuum unit) between the two. If they are the same than either set up should be okay. The rod itself may be different. On the pedal assembly, also check the location of the arm on the assembly. Because of the power booster, it may be in a different location on the assembly. Since 68's came with power disk brakes, you should be able to convert it with stock parts, assuming they are available. I would encourage you to join the Fairlane Club if you are not already a member. Lots of expertise on Fairlanes, Torinos and Mercury equivilents __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria Last edited by paul2748; 04-27-2017 at 07:42 PM.

04-27-2017, 08:02 PM	#5
416Ford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MIchigan Posts: 121	Re: 1968 Torino brakes Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I do not have the power disc brake parts to compare to my drum brake parts. This is why I ask.