I have a 68 standard cougar with manual brakes, and I was wondering if I can just add a brake booster or a new master cylinder with a booster to achieve power brakes or do I need to replace the whole system.
Next, I just got some original 14" Eliminator wheels off of ebay and was wondering if some 225/70SR14 tires would fit on a cougar in stock form without rubbing. The current tires are 195/70R14s and it looks like there is plenty of room, but just want to be sure.
Just bought my cougar. Its a 1968 Cougar 302. Its all original paint and all. I am very excited to begin working on it. Any frequently encountered problems would be helpful as would some links to good interior parts and upholstery.
Ryan, welcome to the Classic Cougar Community and congrats on your purchase. Alot of knowledgeable people here. Here are links to Cougar vendors, 2 of the owners are members here (I’ll have the names by what they go by on here in parenthesis. WCCC, owned by (Don Rush) http://www2.cougarpartscatalog.com/, Cascade Classics, owned by John Benoit (drcougar) http://www.cascadeclassics.com/ and John’s Classic Cougars, owned by John Baumann http://www.johnsclassiccougars.com/. Also, one thing we really like around here are pics of cars. John
Methinks the pedal arm is different (different pivot ratio) as well… So you’ll need a power brake pedal arm, booster, and master cylinder. You might want to consider upgrading to disc brakes up front as well since you’re changing the hydraulic end of it anyway…
Hay everyone am new to the site I have a 68 standard cat I just put disc on front but due to finances I can get a power booster at this time does anyone know what manual master cylinder I can use with disc up front I tried a 74 maverick but rod was too long will a 74 comet manual master work or what do you suggest
Cant you just pop the rod out of the back of your drum brake master and place it in the disc master? Keep in mind you must replace the distribution block when going drum to disc.
FWIW, I used the Maverick MC when I converted to manual discs. Retained my manual drum brake pedal. It took a little trial and error to find a brake rod that gave the right pedal height, (I should have written down the length, I’m sorry I don’t have that information) but otherwise it was an easy bolt-on. They work great. I have no desire to add a booster. And yes, you’ll need a distribution block from a disc/drum car as well.
John
