Power/Non Power Brakes

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 20, 2009 | 11:12 AM
  #1  
Uly49's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 34
From: Pacific Northwest
Power/Non Power Brakes

Was referencing some information on 442.com about authentication regarding a 1970 442....they said if it is a 4-speed it should not have power brakes. Now if I remember right, that is only for the W-30 cars due to the cam not being able to produce enough vacuum for power brakes.....I have seen several '70 442's with power brakes. Am I remembering correctly? Thanks in advance, my '70 has a lot of documentation and the correct vin so this was just a bit confusing.....
Scott...
Old Oct 20, 2009 | 11:53 AM
  #2  
wmachine's Avatar
Trying to remember member
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,112
From: Ohio
You are correct. And I'd hazard to guess your memory is better than most of ours!
Old Oct 20, 2009 | 07:11 PM
  #3  
2blu442's Avatar
Moderator
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 508
Welcome to the site Scott! What part of the PNW are you in? I have to admit on both my 1969 and 1970 I installed power disc brakes and power steering as I considered both as daily drivers. I don't have Popeye forearms and in a panic braking situation I really like power disc brakes. Although I saved the correct parts, they're hidden in the back of my garage in case I decide to return the cars back to original some day.
John
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
e.cast728
General Questions
37
Apr 7, 2014 04:14 AM
72allblackcoupe
The Newbie Forum
2
Apr 6, 2014 07:20 PM
1carsick
Brakes/Hydraulic Systems
23
Oct 2, 2012 05:50 PM
russell-t
Brakes/Hydraulic Systems
0
Apr 30, 2011 05:56 AM
1971viking
Small Blocks
8
Feb 26, 2011 11:57 AM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:26 PM.