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brake problem
« on: May 17, 2008, 10:04:58 AM »

 \/][ I conveted my 69 automatic V8 Dart custom with power drum brakes to a BB 4-speed with power drum brakes. Everything bolted up nice but the peddle travels about an inch before it puts pressure on the booster? Huh Huh   Uhh how do I fix this?
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Re: brake problem
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2008, 01:00:45 PM »

you need to lenghten the pedal rod ...
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Re: brake problem
« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2008, 01:20:09 PM »

 Huh Embarrassed drinks...uuh how do I do that?
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Re: brake problem
« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2008, 06:36:53 PM »

chop saw it in half, add the amount you need using a bolt cut to lenght and weld it back together ... duster
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Re: brake problem
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2008, 08:15:55 AM »

Is this a common problem  when converting from auto to stick?
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Re: brake problem
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2008, 09:19:24 AM »

every thing should be the same. I would check the booster and the master cyl. My roadrunner with power brakes has some play in the peddle maybe half an inch.
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Re: brake problem
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2008, 10:31:12 AM »

Thats what I thought Dartracer,everything should go right together. I geuss I have to take it apart and look. duster   If its easy there's usually a catch...if its a prick to do its usually the right thing explode   ...YEEHAA!
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Re: brake problem
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2008, 08:44:54 AM »

 I still don't know what to do Frustrated !  help Dunno
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