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Firewall holes for power brakes

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by halflifesw, Aug 8, 2006.

  1. Aug 8, 2006
    halflifesw

    halflifesw A-10 Crew Chief

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    Hi, I have already asked a little about power brakes previously, but can anyone show me pics of their firewalls to compare where a booster would bolt up to? I got a booster setup from a YJ but am unsure if drilling more holes in my firewall is the best idea.
     
  2. Aug 8, 2006
    MCSCOTT

    MCSCOTT Member

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    I don't really have any pics, but drilling more holes was the only way we could go when we did it on the 7 project I have been working on.
     
  3. Aug 8, 2006
    Boyink

    Boyink Super Moderator Staff Member

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    Here's Dutch (not an intermediate so not sure if it'll help):

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    I don't have any pics of the additional hole before patching the firewall -- IIRC the brake setup put a 2" hole for the brake linkage with some smaller holes around it for mounting the pedal bracket. All of that in the same space as the heater holes on Dutch - so the patch was in order.
     
  4. Aug 8, 2006
    halflifesw

    halflifesw A-10 Crew Chief

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    Mongo

    Mongo Shadetree Moronic

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    If you end up drilling, a Uni-bit will make life a LOT easier. Also, if your firewall flexes when you've drilled out your holes, drill out the same pattern in a steel plate to give it a little extra strength and mount that between the booster and the firewall.

    by the way, here's a picture of my booster/MC combo... but it as a combo unit from NAPA... it s for an E350 ambulance. It takes up a LOT of real estate but it sure stops the 35s quick.

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  6. Aug 10, 2006
    GPin

    GPin Member

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    I was reading your post just after i drilled my firewall for my power brake setup, so here are some pictures of what i am doing, seems pretty solid when all bolted up, the center bolts go through my brake pedal bracket on the interior, otherwise i would not have used them, still have to put a boot over the large hole from the orginal master cylinder.
     
  7. Aug 10, 2006
    halflifesw

    halflifesw A-10 Crew Chief

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    What is that brake setup from? Looks new. Just want to compare
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Dang. :oops:

    I forgot to get pics of mine for you.
     
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    halflifesw

    halflifesw A-10 Crew Chief

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    Hey whatever, whenever you get a chance that will be cool :)
     
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    GPin

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    It is new stuff i bought on ebay from fatrodders, it looks to be pretty good stuff but the linkage on the bracket did not line up with anything so I had to do some modifying to make it work, at least I hope it will work, don't have it done yet.
     
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    2pwrlftrs4u

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    woud like some more info on this set up... did the brake pedal match the linkage on the booster ect...




    i have the same issue with the hydro booster i got from parts mike... kinda sore about the whole issue. i will prolly go with a stock CJ power brake set up :? good info guys
     
  12. Aug 10, 2006
    Boyink

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    halflifesw

    halflifesw A-10 Crew Chief

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    does anyone know someone that has used the YJ setup on a CJ-5? I know most of the 7's have holes already drilled for it, like my brother's '82
     
  14. Aug 11, 2006
    2pwrlftrs4u

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