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Technical => Power Brake Boosters => Topic started by: rovohn on 2018-01-01 11:14

Title: 1957-1959 Ford Mercury 8" Dual Power Brake Booster + Bail Top Master Cylinder
Post by: rovohn on 2018-01-01 11:14
Found this on Ebay for $159 US from Rodparts Dealer/Gearhead enterprises anyone have one?would you recommend it
Thanks,John
Title: Re: 1957-1959 Ford Mercury 8" Dual Power Brake Booster + Bail Top Master Cylinder
Post by: gasman826 on 2018-01-01 15:08
I have a similar one setting on a shelf.  I bought it on eBay a couple of years ago from another vendor.  It had offset linkage to move the booster up like a '64 Galaxie with OEM power brakes.  If you want it, you're more than welcome to it.  If you have a Y-Block, OEM exhaust manifold clearance is an issue...FE not so much.   Eight inch booster was not big enough.  Worked great for typical stopping.  Ran out of boost for high speed/hard braking.  Switched it out for a Mustang GT hydraulic booster.
Title: Re: 1957-1959 Ford Mercury 8" Dual Power Brake Booster + Bail Top Master Cylinder
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2018-01-01 21:09
Two pages of reviews and threads on the Hamb about Rodparts. Most seem to be negative, but all the threads are old, so not sure what's up with that. If you do order from them, make sure you use Paypal to protect yourself.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/search/124062415/?page=2&q=Rodparts&o=relevance