manual brake conversion, who's done it?
01-06-2008, 10:41 AM
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Car: 91 z28
Engine: 383 sbc, 88mm turbo a2w IC, CSU 750
Transmission: th-400 PTC 4000 stall
Axle/Gears: ford 9" 3.55 gear
manual brake conversion, who's done it?
Hey everyone, I was looking to switch to manual brakes on the 91. I was just wondering if anyone has done the swap and what kit/parts they used. The Ed Quay is the only real kit i've found for third gens, but if there is a better/more cost effective one out there, i'd be willing to go with that. Thanks
01-06-2008, 11:38 AM
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Car: 82 camaro
Engine: 434 ci
Transmission: t400
Axle/Gears: 9'' 4.10 gear
Re: manual brake conversion, who's done it?
I used the ed quay kit the only thing I did not like is the fact that thay sent it with an 1 1/16'' bore and no directions. After some resarch on strange web site I found out that the bigger bore master is better for 4 piston callipers front and rear and a 1'' is sugested for 4 piston rear and 1-2 front piston count. you will have to relocate the brake rod higher also. There is one other company that makes a kit simullar to eds and is cheaper. Ps. I have some info in drag racing section under brakes come in..
01-06-2008, 10:02 PM
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Car: 1982 Z28 & 1967 RR/SS 396
Engine: ZZ383 & 375hp 396
Transmission: T56 & factory TH400
Axle/Gears: 9" ford & 12 bolt 4.10
Re: manual brake conversion, who's done it?
Ross,
Who makes the other kit. I know that Ed's kit comes with the wrong master. I have my Strange 1" master and just about reay to change over.
Who makes the other kit. I know that Ed's kit comes with the wrong master. I have my Strange 1" master and just about reay to change over.
01-06-2008, 10:43 PM
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Re: manual brake conversion, who's done it?
Try this vender he may sell just the adaptor.http://www.burkhartchassis.com/fbodycomponets.html
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01-06-2008, 10:52 PM
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Re: manual brake conversion, who's done it?
Thanks, I'll give them a call tomorrow and let everyone know. I really like their Line Lock kit
01-07-2008, 01:22 AM
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Re: manual brake conversion, who's done it?
i think im going with the Burkhart one, thanks for the link!
01-07-2008, 06:23 AM
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Re: manual brake conversion, who's done it?
I mounted my porptioning valve off the master. I had the idea after looking at there kit.
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