Power brake conversions

[Spuzzy]

Here’s a question for 65 Coronet owners that have done a manual to power brake conversion. All the setups out there use the goofy brackets to alter the linkage and I suppose multiply the braking power. But it also raises the booster and master cylinder quite a bit. I have tried 2 units in mine and one was 9” booster and the other was a 8” unit. Neither would allow the hood to close. Keep in mind that the 65 Coronet has a rather flat hood. Can anyone share their experience in doing theirs?

 

[DanDokken]

Here’s a question for 65 Coronet owners that have done a manual to power brake conversion. All the setups out there use the goofy brackets to alter the linkage and I suppose multiply the braking power. But it also raises the booster and master cylinder quite a bit. I have tried 2 units in mine and one was 9” booster and the other was a 8” unit. Neither would allow the hood to close. Keep in mind that the 65 Coronet has a rather flat hood. Can anyone share their experience in doing theirs?

Hello

I have a pirate jack set up in my 65 and clears the hood
I admit it looks a bit goofy but it works just fine
My pushrod goes in the top hole and the brake switch lines up with a little fiddling

Dan

 

[BeepBeepRR]

MP-750 - 1962-1972 Mopar B, E Body Booster Conversion Kit w/ Adjustable Valve

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[Sixpactogo]

I like this kit better. It fits more like the factory set-up and mounts lower
https://www.ebay.com/itm/256590948193?

 

[BeepBeepRR]

They have those too but they do not specifically say 65. I installed 2 of these and they work great. Bendix Style Mopar 1966-1970 B Body Power Brake Booster Conversion Kit BCK8536-1 OEM Style for 1966-70 Charger, GTX, Road Runner, Satellite

 

[Spuzzy]

To Sixpactogo:
I’m pretty sure that setup is for cars that originally came with power brakes. Mine did not.

 

[Spuzzy]

Hello

I have a pirate jack set up in my 65 and clears the hood
I admit it looks a bit goofy but it works just fine
My pushrod goes in the top hole and the brake switch lines up with a little fiddling

Dan

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Thanks, I’ll check them out.

 

[Sixpactogo]

To Sixpactogo:
I’m pretty sure that setup is for cars that originally came with power brakes. Mine did not.

If so, why would they include the bell crank linkage and firewall plate? If you already had power brakes you would not need those two items.