Manual Brake Conversion - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

Morepower383 · 06-02-2002, 11:11 PM

I was lookin into converting my 82' Z28 to manual brakes...I saw that MP Brakes has a new master cylinder, pushrod, and adapter plate for about $150...Has anyone done this?? I just want to know how it good it works and if it's a pain to stop

SpeedCat86 · 06-02-2002, 11:31 PM

Man, I hope this isn't a street car......
These things are hard enough to stop with power brakes.

AFrikinGoodTime · 06-03-2002, 02:29 AM

There is not a car manufactured in years that has manual brakes. Simple reason- power brakes work better. In fact they just plain work. Manuals don't unless you have legs like Arnold Swarts-n-namerabobber.

Morepower383 · 06-03-2002, 11:57 AM

LOL

...Yeah that's what I heard i'm just asking because i'm looking to loose a few extra pounds and gain a little extra room in my engine compartment...Right now even though I have a vacuum canister at times it's like having manual brakes

AlkyIROC · 06-03-2002, 10:04 PM

Search on the racing board for my posts on how I converted to manual brakes. Guido is currently swapping over and has been asking similar questions.

I have no problems stopping at the end of the 1/4 mile with manual brakes. If properly setup they'll work just a good as power brakes. They just take a bit more effort to stop.