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Old 06-22-2019, 10:47 PM
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Default 1955-1957 power brake conversion

Has anyone converted their 1955 to 1957 manual drum brakes to a newer style dual chamber master cylinder with power ? Did you have to move pedal to firewall? What parts did you use? Thanks.

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Old 05-05-2023, 11:17 AM
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I see this is an old post, what did you ever figure out? I am in the same situation.

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Old 05-05-2023, 11:30 AM
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There's a link over on the pontiacsafari.com to a person's hot rod build of a '57 Safari. It doesn't go into much description, but there are pictures of a power brake install under the floor of the car. http://www.pontiacsafari.com the link is at the bottom of the page, or go directly to http://www.pontiacsafari.com/punkrockcop/index.htm

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Old 05-06-2023, 12:17 AM
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The pictures are helpful but more info would really help. The answer to 61vent is "no" we are still looking for info.

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Old 05-06-2023, 04:34 AM
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That booster is essentially worthless - better to go manual or hydroboost.

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Old 05-08-2023, 02:05 PM
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