Brake question for a '67 Duetto

**RAGs** · #1 (**permalink**) 02-17-2009, 07:24 AM

So I've started a grocery list for the pending resotration and I'm wondering about the brakes. The car originally did not have a booster in the system so I'm contemplating putting in one (just noticed a couple for sale on the BB). At the same time I misplaced the original master cylinder

so now my options are really open. I already have the necessary ATE components ('newer and complete front spindles, 1750 axle shafts w/ backing plates and rear calipers).

Any suggestions on how best to proceed?

Vacuum assisted or original?

Thanks in advance.

peglegtom · #2 (**permalink**) 02-17-2009, 03:50 PM

It includes a section on brake options. If you add the booster, you should also change to a larger MC or the pedal may be too light. Mine has the larger ATE front brakes, but it's not in driveable condition now. I am adding the booster and larger MC, but for personal reasons. I would try it without and see if you like it. The booster reportedly takes some of the "feel" out of the pedal. You could always add the booster later if you don't like the required pressure (although you would then have to again change the MC. I think that the larger MC without the booster would result in a very hard pedal.