noob question

[MI_Mopar]

so behind my master cylinder is this huge round thing that is taking up space in my engine bay. what is it? and what can i replace it with?- 73 swinger 318.

 

[ckj688]

Its a brake booster for your power brakes, you can buy one with a smaller diameter or convert to manual brakes!

 

[MI_Mopar]

pros and cons of power brakes compared to manual?

 

[Romeo]

If you want to go fast it would be nice to slow fast.

 

[Badart]

It depends how strong your legs are.

 

[MI_Mopar]

can i switch to a smaller one if i keep the power brakes?,,,its freakin huge and in my way!

 

[Poppabear]

Summit has one listed that is only 7" in Dia. it would be smaller

 

[Poppabear]

http://www.summitracing.com/search/?keyword=brake booster&dds=1