SSBC issue on the pedal

[blandq]

We're putting in a 121-1 kit from SSBC; power disk conversion for no-power drums. Kits working well BUT, there's always a but. It seems our pedal mount bracket, under the dash, was never drilled for a power brake pedal. Meaning, I gotta pull the bracket, drill it, and put it back.

Has anyone needed to do this procedure specifically before. AND/OR has anyone needed to remove the brake pedal sheet-metal mount under the dash for a

1968 coupe, 289-2V, fairly bone-stock.

-Q

 

[bnickel]

We're putting in a 121-1 kit from SSBC; power disk conversion for no-power drums. Kits working well BUT, there's always a but. It seems our pedal mount bracket, under the dash, was never drilled for a power brake pedal. Meaning, I gotta pull the bracket, drill it, and put it back.

Has anyone needed to do this procedure specifically before. AND/OR has anyone needed to remove the brake pedal sheet-metal mount under the dash for a

1968 coupe, 289-2V, fairly bone-stock.

-Q

IIRC the bracket is the same no matter which pedal is used, the difference is where the pedal rod attachment on the new pedal is, which i think is lower down on the power pedal but the pivot point on the pedal is in the same place. so you should be able to install the new pedal in the same place as the old one. to the best of my knowledge this is how it works on all 67-70 cars.

 

[Grabber70Mach]

I think the pivot point for the power pedal is higher up. This link might be of some help.

MustangSteve FAQ Brake pedals

 

[blandq]

Thanks

The Pivot point is unique for Power v. Standard breaks as the boost actuating arm presents a different geometery to the pedal.

I spent the better part of a day trying to get that bracket out because ours did not have holes pre-drilled in the top of the bracket......never did get it out. However. if the take the dash apart enough, you can get a drill up in there and get the hole made.......we ended up a little less than perfect, about 1/8" too high...a little grinding on the top of the pedal and boom, done.

If you do this conversion and your hole is not drilled, it ain't fun!

 

[10secgoal]

If it's working, don't work about it. the power pivot point is different, but the conversion booster is special because it uses a manual brake pedal. If it wasn't right, the master cylinder would be binding against the brake rod.