So this is what i used to get rid of the treadle vac system on our 1954 lincoln capri cost about 200 bucks total. While we were at it replaced the hose from the master to the distribution block as well as the bleeder screws. yes we drive this car! The brakes work killer with this setup. The brake pedal linkage MUST be altered for this to work. We went with a mechanical brake switch after this install. This install is ***uming all of your other brake components are in working condition. This will not cure your warped drums. Ebay https://flic.kr/p/2ogrRK4 Summit https://flic.kr/p/2ogrvEw autozone adapter for new MC to original brake hose PN: BLF-22C also needed just a foot of 1/2 inch vacuum hose to connect booster to original vacuum port on motor. You’ll need to get out the drill and angle grinder for this job. Remove treadle vac using instructions in shop manual https://flic.kr/p/2ogrwkj Remove studs from brackets that come with new master. https://flic.kr/p/2ogrwcd https://flic.kr/p/2ogrS3D Fit to firewall, a new hole will need to be drilled in the brackets to mount them where old treadle vac bracket was. https://flic.kr/p/2ogmDFd https://flic.kr/p/2ogrvC2 View from under dash. Making a mark from inside to drill out the new brakets. We will reuse the treadle vac mounting bolts that go into the square studs. Inside car remove secondary treadle vac brake pedal linkages. They are held together with cotter pins and a few nuts and bolts. This needs to be done because they prevent a good brake pedal ratio to the new booster. If you skip the brake pedal alteration your brakes will NOT work. https://flic.kr/p/2ogpkbq Remove brake pedal and remove stud holding main pedal arm to secondary pedal arm https://flic.kr/p/2ogqLQc https://flic.kr/p/2ogrRHR Ideally the entire secondary arm is removed. https://flic.kr/p/2ogqLTt Fit summit kit clevis to threaded rod coming out of booster. https://flic.kr/p/2ogmEzc Reinstall brake pedal and attach to clevis Bleed brakes and then fit mechanical brake light switch.
It's very difficult to fit anything down low on the firewall where many GM, Packard, etc, mounted them. It would be very cool if this would fit. That TV core is worth at least a C note.
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