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brake conversion #2032726
03/16/16 10:59 PM
03/16/16 10:59 PM
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I converted my 72 charger from 4 wheel manual drums to power front disc/rear drums. I changed everything from booster/master cylinder to calipers/wheel cylinders and all lines and hoses. Everything works but the brake pedal does not come up to the same height and the brake light switch is not even close to making contact with pedal. Is there something else I need to change? Or is there a different switch I can use to make up the difference?

Re: brake conversion [Re: 72pettyblue] #2032746
03/16/16 11:24 PM
03/16/16 11:24 PM
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The pedal typically sits a lot lower with a power brake car. You'd need to adjust the brake switch since you had manual before.


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Re: brake conversion [Re: 72pettyblue] #2032831
03/17/16 12:54 AM
03/17/16 12:54 AM
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no adjustment on the old switch, there is an adjustable one available. I just wanted to make sure before I purchased one. Thanks

Re: brake conversion [Re: 72pettyblue] #2032835
03/17/16 01:00 AM
03/17/16 01:00 AM
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The switch bracket may be adjustable.

Re: brake conversion [Re: 72pettyblue] #2033365
03/17/16 08:37 PM
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I cut a piece of metal to make a bracket that fit around the pedal to make up the distance.







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