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Old 01-14-2008, 11:06 PM   #1
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Default Brake Pedal Power VS Manual on 1966

Hi,
I am new to the mustang hobby and would like some help. I just picked up a 66 coupe. The car is a factory power steering and power brake car with an auto and 200 6 cyl. However, the power brake booster and pedal were stolen out of the car while it sat for sale. I have obtained an original booster however, I wanted to know if there was a difference between a manual drum pedal and a power drum pedal--and if so, what it might be. I have seen two different styles. Both look to be the same except for a metal bar welded on top that runs the same way the stop light switch.

Any info or ideas??? Please let me know and thanks!

FYI--I am trying to keep the car as original (ford factory parts as possible) so, I would rather not buy some of the after market brake conversion parts if possible.


Here are pics of the difference I am talking about...

Thank you,
Danny Cox

Here are pics of the difference I am talking about...
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Old 01-16-2008, 04:20 AM   #2
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Default Re: Brake Pedal Power VS Manual on 1966

Im not sure, I'll check on mine, which was a manual brake 6cyl car originally. It will probably be around this weekend.
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Old 01-20-2008, 07:11 PM   #3
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Here is a picture of mine. I didnt think about it before, but they could certainly be different between an auto and a manual car. I was also looking at the pictures you posted and the one that you can see the rubber cover it says "power brakes". Probably a pretty good chance thats a power brake pedal then
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Old 04-05-2008, 07:04 AM   #4
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Default Re: Brake Pedal Power VS Manual on 1966

Yes there should be a difference. The manual pedal has a higher fulcrum point for better leverage. When I converted my 68 to power brakes I had to replace the pedal.
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