73 f-100, it has discs but no power brakes.

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73 f-100, it has discs but no power brakes.

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I am trying to find out the best way to add power brakes to this truck. It has discs, but no power or vac booster. Can I just add a booster?
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you'll need the booster the bracket for the booster the power master cylinder and probably a propotioning valve unless you already have one instead of a distribution block
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Yep, hit the junk yard and get EVERYTHING from the pedal to the MC. Make sure the MC donor truck has disks.

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re: 73 f-100, it has discs but no power brakes.

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Yeah, if you're just wanting the add the power to your current disc brakes, you just need the power booster (w/mounting bracket) and the hose connecting it to the engine. However, you might want to also grab the hose nipple on the intake manifold, just in case.
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re: 73 f-100, it has discs but no power brakes.

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I know this isnt my thread, but I was wondering if any of ya guys got a pic of where the hose connects to the engine? Ill be hitting a junk yard this weekend to pick up power brake parts.
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not a pic but it behind the carb on the passenger side of the truck to the manifold. should be a tree with several hook ups for vacuum.
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fordman wrote:not a pic but it behind the carb on the passenger side of the truck to the manifold. should be a tree with several hook ups for vacuum.
thanks alot :D
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welded 60 rear
buildup in progress
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