power brake conversion

[workingdog]

I looked in the FAQ and searched and found some discussion, but nothing directly addressing the options - if there a thread, please point me at it.

I want to take my '66 (old 350) to power brakes. I know there are now several options for the conversion. There is, or course, the regular vacuum booster. But I also know that the hot rod guys are using electric power break systems that I've heard about but have no experience with. I also know that hydroboost is available as well, I have it on my '68 F250 and love it, but have no idea about the applicability to an FJ40 - other than I bought the hydroboost for my F250 from a company that makes them for jeeps.

Peter

 

[mossman40]

Pretty good thread here by Poser. I've read it many times :

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/152126-rear-disc-brakes.html

Found another good one. These are both for the rear disc brake conversion:

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/443392-depth-rear-disc-brake-conversion.html

 

[workingdog]

Those are both for disc brake conversions, I interested in power brake conversions.

Peter

 

[Degnol]

I have a '66, 4W discs and no booster and I would rather have the discs than a booster. But you have a SBC, so pretty easy in your case.

 

[Shawn Russell]

Easy would be get a spacer to clear the rib, and get a booster of your choice (Mini / LC / etc) and a master from say a 1972 FJ40 (had 4 wheel drum and booster from the factory) and you would be good to go. You will have to re-plumb for the dual master, and you will have to change some of the ends from 9mm to 10mm fittings.

Shawn