Cutting the brake pedal?
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I am not sure the brake pedal is mentioned in the manual..
Many of us have re-worked the pedal and moved it up to the manual position in the pedal box to get added leverage. Do a search and you will get many hours of reading enjoyment with pic's..
Many of us have re-worked the pedal and moved it up to the manual position in the pedal box to get added leverage. Do a search and you will get many hours of reading enjoyment with pic's..
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The brake pedal mod is discussed in the manual. It is not necessary. It does increase the mechanical advantage of the pedal. If you choose not to do it you will push some harder on the pedal to get the desired braking. Modify the pedal and less pressure needed. Your choice
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Instructions for cutting the pedal were in my manual (2582) and I did like it said. For a stock brake, non-boosted installation it's the way to go. I have no trouble locking 'em up and pedal effort under normal braking is reasonable.
A word of warning. If you're thinking of converting to a boosted system some time in the future, don't cut the pedal. One of the guys I know had the cut pedal and later added the GN booster. The combination of pedal leverage and power brakes was wicked. The first time he tried the brakes he was turning slightly. They grabbed so hard and quick he knocked the front end out of alignment
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A word of warning. If you're thinking of converting to a boosted system some time in the future, don't cut the pedal. One of the guys I know had the cut pedal and later added the GN booster. The combination of pedal leverage and power brakes was wicked. The first time he tried the brakes he was turning slightly. They grabbed so hard and quick he knocked the front end out of alignment
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The norcal cobra guys have a pretty good article on the subject. Check it out.
http://www.norcal-cobras.com/projects/brakes/brake_pedal.htm
http://www.norcal-cobras.com/projects/brakes/brake_pedal.htm
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Before you go thru the effort of cutting and welding, go to the salvage yard and look for a 4 cyl Mustang.
I pulled one out of a '79 4 cylinder Mustang with manual brakes. It's the exact same thing as doing the modification but it only cost me $7.00
I was also real lucky that someone else already took the seats out so it was easy to get to.
I pulled one out of a '79 4 cylinder Mustang with manual brakes. It's the exact same thing as doing the modification but it only cost me $7.00
I was also real lucky that someone else already took the seats out so it was easy to get to.
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