Power Assisted Brakes Archives | Master Power Brakes

02 Apr

Hard Brake Pedal | Poor Brake Performance | Try Measuring Engine Vacuum

March 29, 2024
By Master Power Brakes
Disc Brake Conversion Kit, front disc brake conversion, Hard Brake Pedal, Master Power Brakes, Power Assisted Brakes, rear disc brake conversion, Tips and Info, Vacuum Booster

People who are helping diagnose certain brake problem conditions - in particular a hard brake pedal - often suggest that you measure the vacuum pressure. The advice will sometimes mention that your engine must...

21 Mar

How to Series

Is a Master Cylinder Change Required in Drum to Disk Conversion?

March 27, 2024
By Master Power Brakes
Brake Boosters, Brake System Upgrades, Disc Brake Conversion Kit, Disc Brakes vs Drum Brakes, How To Series, Power Assisted Brakes

We have been asked a number of times if there is such a thing as a manual disk brake conversion kit? The simple answer is yes. The power booster component almost exclusively affects how...

09 Sep

Tech Tips

Valving Issues Related to Hard Brake Pedal

March 27, 2024
By Master Power Brakes
Brake Boosters, brake valve, Master Power Brakes, Power Assisted Brakes, Silent Vacuum Pump, Tips and Info

We started this 4-part series examining possible vacuum pressure as the cause of a hard brake by picturing a driver's inability to apply his brakes in traffic because the brake pedal is too stiff...

25 Jun

How to Series

Converting to Power Assisted Brakes Part I: Why Booster Size Matters

March 29, 2024
By Master Power Brakes
Brake Boosters, calipers, disc brake technology, Hard Brake Pedal, How To Series, Master Power Brakes, Power Assisted Brakes, tech tip

Converting from manual to power-assisted brakes is a major upgrade and one of the most common projects that we discuss with customers. Due to the different size requirements for brake boosters and master cylinders,...

30 Apr

Tech Tips

Justifying the Cost of a Disc Brake Conversion Kit

March 29, 2024
By Master Power Brakes
conversion kits, Disc Brake Conversion Kit, disc brake technology, Ford Brakes, front disc brake conversion, Master Power Brakes, Power Assisted Brakes, rear disc brake conversion, tech tip, Tips and Info

We recently received a note from the owner of a 65 Mustang asking us to justify the cost and expense of converting his car from drum to disc brakes. We field this question on...