Gary Lewis Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Test fitted the line fittings today to confirm that they were the correct threads. They are! Also noted that I have enough brake line such that the required location change will not be an issue. I think I can put this sucker in and make it look factory! Yippee! You are now in the same boat as I - you'll need to keep a list of all the "upgrades" so when someone has to go to the part store they can get the right part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Test fitted the line fittings today to confirm that they were the correct threads. They are! Also noted that I have enough brake line such that the required location change will not be an issue. I think I can put this sucker in and make it look factory! Cool. It's a very worthwhile swap in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Test fitted the line fittings today to confirm that they were the correct threads. They are! Also noted that I have enough brake line such that the required location change will not be an issue. I think I can put this sucker in and make it look factory! Glad it's worked out for you, John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machspeed Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 Yippee! You are now in the same boat as I - you'll need to keep a list of all the "upgrades" so when someone has to go to the part store they can get the right part. Replaced both the brake booster and upgraded the master cylinder. With my factory lines, it was a direct bolt on with absolutely no modifications required. Only change I had to make was a small adjustment to the booster rod which is very important! I'll be doing a full right up on it soon. Didn't like the nasty looking booster so pulled it and attempted to clean it up and repaint. It was badly pitted and I struggled to remove the old paint. I also think it was a source for a vacuum leak so I decided to replace it too. But, the paint on the new booster was garbage so I prepped it and sprayed it with two coats of my favorite epoxy. I still need to bleed the system, but that won't happen until I get a few other things done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Replaced both the brake booster and upgraded the master cylinder. With my factory lines, it was a direct bolt on with absolutely no modifications required. Only change I had to make was a small adjustment to the booster rod which is very important! I'll be doing a full right up on it soon. Didn't like the nasty looking booster so pulled it and attempted to clean it up and repaint. It was badly pitted and I struggled to remove the old paint. I also think it was a source for a vacuum leak so I decided to replace it too. But, the paint on the new booster was garbage so I prepped it and sprayed it with two coats of my favorite epoxy. I still need to bleed the system, but that won't happen until I get a few other things done. But bleeding will be easy! On the rod, did you read the writeup on Documentation/Driveline/Brakes and then the Master Cyls & Booster tab and then the Push Rod Adjustment tab? That adjustment is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machspeed Posted January 21, 2021 Author Share Posted January 21, 2021 But bleeding will be easy! On the rod, did you read the writeup on Documentation/Driveline/Brakes and then the Master Cyls & Booster tab and then the Push Rod Adjustment tab? That adjustment is critical. Yes, watched a couple videos too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rembrant Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 But bleeding will be easy! On the rod, did you read the writeup on Documentation/Driveline/Brakes and then the Master Cyls & Booster tab and then the Push Rod Adjustment tab? That adjustment is critical. Yes, watched a couple videos too! I had to adjust the rod out on mine a little bit as well when I installed the aluminum master. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramttocs Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Replaced both the brake booster and upgraded the master cylinder. With my factory lines, it was a direct bolt on with absolutely no modifications required. Only change I had to make was a small adjustment to the booster rod which is very important! I'll be doing a full right up on it soon. Didn't like the nasty looking booster so pulled it and attempted to clean it up and repaint. It was badly pitted and I struggled to remove the old paint. I also think it was a source for a vacuum leak so I decided to replace it too. But, the paint on the new booster was garbage so I prepped it and sprayed it with two coats of my favorite epoxy. I still need to bleed the system, but that won't happen until I get a few other things done. Looks great! What is that thing tucked behind the speed control unit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Looks great! What is that thing tucked behind the speed control unit? Bbbbbbuuut! the orange can of death. 😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Bbbbbbuuut! the orange can of death. 😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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