Hey everyone. It's been a while since I posted and it looks like I'll finally have some time to tackle my neglected 53 Chrysler Wagon in the coming months. One thing I would like to redo is the brake system. While it has served me well, panic stops have always been sub-par. Currently I have an Old Daddy front disc conversion and have a Speedway style 7" single diaphragm boosted master under the floor. The pedal is a hacked together unit that I never measured for pedal ratio so I have a ton of pedal throw before the brakes really start doing anything. I think sucking it up and putting a bigger, dual diaphragm unit on the firewall with a hanging pedal is the right move. I didn't before because I was trying to hide the booster. 10 years later, safety is a little more important than the cool factor. If you guys have any suggestions on what kit to look at I would really appreciate it. I can reuse my master and check valves with some new plumbing. I think I just really need the pedal assembly and bigger booster. Thanks all for the great advice, NAES
Regarding the excessive pedal stroke, verify the booster to MC pushrod is adjusted correctly. FWIW I went from a single to a dual diaphragm booster on my '58, it made a noticeable improvement in stopping power.
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