1956 Thunderbird power brake problem

[miker98038]

Those old systems are different. The remote booster is probably a Midland, and with a disc conversion only boosts pressure to the front disc. That’s it, it’s how they worked.

There’s no easy way to put a modern booster on an early bird. The hood latches don’t clear. Move the battery to the trunk and the brake pedal over where the clutch would be. Not much help on a manual transmission.

I’m using a hydroboost off the power steering. It’s way light, I wouldn’t recommend it. But I ran a set up probably like yours for years. It’s just how it is.

No idea on a 64. Different style booster, but here’s a link for that

Here’s a link on that question. Read down a bit.


https://forums.fordthunderbirdforum....ter-woes.9893/

https://forums.fordthunderbirdforum....booster.14855/