69mach1build 24 Report post Posted April 23, 2018 I am converting from power brakes to manual. I would assume more people are looking to do the opposite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,241 Report post Posted April 23, 2018 Well damn, I thought I had 2. I've gathered the pieces to swap to manual brakes on my 69 also. Depending on the master cyl you're going to use and if it has a rod retention clip, you may have to weld a stop tab on your brake pedal. The following is from the Mustang Steve site: https://www.mustangsteve.com/msfaqbrakepedals.html IMPORTANT: On cars with manual brakes, the steel lever arm you see welded to the top of the pedal serves as a stop to keep the pedal from being able to travel back towards the driver far enough to pull the pushrod out of the master cylinder. If the rod comes out of the master cylinder, there will be no brakes. Most master cylinders for manual brake cars have a positive rod retention clip built into the piston. The rod snaps in place and is very difficult to get out. MOST DISC BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS DO NOT HAVE THAT FEATURE, since they were mostly designed for use with a power booster. When swapping master cylinders and brake parts, BE SURE there is no way the rod can be pulled out of the master cylinder, by either a positive lever stop on top of the pedal, or by positive rod retention clip in the master cylinder, or both. This is a pic of a pedal with the tab. 1 69mach1build reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vicfreg 790 Report post Posted May 12, 2018 I have a 1970 Manual brake pedal for an automatic trans car that has been blasted and painted, really nice. Comes with the mounting rod and bushings. IM me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJV69 2 Report post Posted May 12, 2018 I have one for sale for $50, unfortunately I just bought a new power brake pedal and converted it from manual. https://cnj.craigslist.org/pts/d/brake-pedal-assembly/6577191950.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralt962 11 Report post Posted July 6, 2018 If you haven't found what you are looking for I have a manual brake pedal from my 69. I did convert to power. Let me know if you have not found what you need. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J's69Mach1 17 Report post Posted August 16, 2018 Question . Can I use the same Manual Brake Pedal (no pwr booster)from front drum brakes to convert to Disc Manual Brakes (no power booster)? ( Manual transmission car) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,241 Report post Posted August 16, 2018 Yes. The brake pedal design only cares about power or manual, not type of brake. The Master cylinder is drum/disc specific. Btw, with no power stuff on your car, have you thought to name the car Manuel? :) Kidding...sort of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J's69Mach1 17 Report post Posted August 16, 2018 Funny, I get it. Thanks RPM for answering my question, good explanation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69volunteer 84 Report post Posted August 17, 2018 I also have a manual brake pedal from a 69 auto sitting in a box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
