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I missed the part where you are only 17, Good for you and planning big moves with your car - dream big and do stuff. I think most of the feedback is from guys who have started out trying to do things on a budget and then have had reality set in mid project. Your approaching this the right way by...

I agree that this is not a cheap transformation. It really depends on what you have to start with and what you have to add. I started with a 4 spd car with 8 3/4 rear. If you have to get and rebuild and engine that alone is $5K and if you need other parts you can consider the project to run...

PS my donor 440 was out of a 67 Chrysler and after rebuild it dropped right into engine bay - I used the same oil pan that came with the engine

Junkyard hero put together a solid list but if your going to do this and purchase all these item new its going to get pretty costly. I did the swap in a 67 Dart GT, It a convertible with factory air, PS, PB and while some may ask why I put all that stuff back in when I installed the 440- see...

Sorry for the delay. I'm still working through the brake system and have ordered a new master but won't be able to install until May. I've traded my wrenches for Golf clubs and have headed south for the winter. To date: I replaced the line from rear axel to body and readjusted manual prop valve...

OK - latest update. I have a vacuum pump made for power brakes on engines with low vacuum and hooked it up to my power brake booster - like car is running right - it maintains the 18-20 inch pounds required for booster. Booster holds 21lbs of vacuum overnight. So booster is good from that...

When I installed I made sure the booster to MC pushrod was set up per the gauge I mentioned earlier in the thread. I will play with it a bot tomorrow but I went from brake assist to absolutely no assist - so not thinking pushrod is the issue - its a new problem as I had assist with the old booster

OK quick up date, I purchased a new brake booster from Summit RSD- RPB8001, believe its same one classic industries sell - look identical. Anyway I installed and now problem is worse. I have a rock hard pedal with no assist. I check vacuum and power booster canister holds 21 PSI vacuum for 20...

OK Sorry, what I meant to say is it would be more helpful for you to recommend a pad type than ask me what I have. I set up the system as stock so have nothing special. I'm willing to spend a couple bucks based on a recommendation. I'm retired, bored and would be more than happy to swap parts...

Stock pads not sure of makeup

OK based on discussion and your success without power brakes, I've, disconnected the brake pushrod - Pedal to Booster and travel of pedal is much greater than when connected - so not pedal. So given everything else the limit has to be between power booster and MC. Life is short and I need to...

To be clear, I did not tell you or anyone else how to do anything. I advised what I did so others would know the steps I took, glad to hear you think I adjusted the manual proportioning valve correctly. The reason I posted this is because I'm at the end of my knowledge and ability and was...

It certainly isn't that I don't want to hear it - I'm open to any and all suggestions - I simply don't know where to go with it. I'm attaching 2 pictures, 1 is my 67 Dart with stock MOPAR system and the other is a 67 RT I just converted for a buddy. The Dart is 10+ years old and the RT is a...

Yes, That is the exact feeling I get with both systems (cars). I've traded emails with both Dr Diff and SSBC and neither have any suggestions for me. Are you also running 14 inch wheels with the small bolt pattern?

I have not tried different pad compositions, they are not ceramic and they are not glazed

Thank you everyone! After reviewing all the responses and evaluating my experiences with 2 systems (SSBC conversion on a 67 RT Coronet (SSBC uses the same setup on B & A bodies) and my 67 Dart (Stock MOPAR setup), I believe I'm experiencing the natural limitations of the smaller rotor and disc...

Update: Received the pushrod tool for rod adjustment between Booster and MC - unfortunately the rod was adjusted perfectly so not the issue. I've got a couple emails out to "experts" and will see what they have to say.

The only thing that has changed in 10 years is my willingness to track this down. Brakes have always operated this way, unfortunately

Sorry that makes no sense. MC is 2 separate chambers the only way for front brakes to be impacted by the rear is for the rear to limit pedal travel. In your scenario with rear break wear that would just allow more pedal travel and put the pedal closer to the floor which is not happening. If...

YUP that is my experience exactly with both the stock setup and the SSBC - I'm hoping adjusting the pushrod will eliminate

What kit did you get - I just put one in a 67 RT - same issue. The kit I got was the A156-1 which came with the MC & Booster but very little if any direction. Had a faulty caliper which they replaced. I'm hoping this pin adjustment will work and it not just a limit of the system.

I don't think its a vacuum or canister issue. The pedal operates freely and power assist feels right. It's just on a hard stop I seem to run out of pedal which limits the pressure to the brake. I'm hopeful adjusting push rod will help. Will advise when I've been able to adjust and test.

Tube is capped - hard to see but there is a blue cap on the valve

Wow - quick answer to how to adjust MC pushrod. I Googled and came up with U-tube video and a tool for $14 to get it spot on. Tool = and video

OK a bit more about the system - picture attached. The calipers are 4 piston and along with rotors are a stock setup correct for a 1967 A body. The MC and booster I believe are also a stock setup, 1967 was first year for dual lines on MC for front/back. There is no air in system as I use a...

Vacuum is low but adequate and power portion of brakes work great. Pedal drops on start up etc. No I can't get the brakes to lock up.

Pedal is rock hard, travel is "normal" 1 inch or so. I believe the MC is 1 inch bore. It's stock MOPAR stuff. I'll take a pic of MC and Booster

Hello, I wanted to see if you guys had any insight into my power disc brake operation. I've got a 67 Dart GT 440, 4spd with power disc front brakes and rear drums - stock components. I have a manual proportioning valve to limit the rear brakes. This setup is 10 + years old and under normal...

Update. I installed the correct pushrod for the fuel pump. It is able to maintain 6 PSI at the carb even with the electric pump in line and turned off. The real test will be this summer. If it goes well this summer I'll remove the electric pump entirely. I think I may also run a return line...

A quick update. I pulled the mechanical fuel pump yesterday and the push rod. I was shocked to find the rod was 2 3/4 inches and not the 3 1/4 inch. Everywhere I check indicates the push rod should be 3 1/4 inch. I've ordered up a new pushrod and will see if I can run on mechanical pump alone...