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Adding power brakes to an 85 CJ7?

Discussion in 'CJ' started by Cciesko, Apr 13, 2017.

  1. Apr 13, 2017 at 9:57 AM
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    Cciesko

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    Hi...first restore/modify of anything, lol. 85 cj7 manual brakes...what will it take to give her power brakes?
     
  2. Apr 13, 2017 at 9:02 PM
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    Howell fuel injection, header, HEI distributor, TH350, NP208, SOA lift with YJ springs in the front & GW springs in the Rear. AMC20 with G2 1 piece chromos trussed, Dana 30 with G2 chromos and 760x ujoints and MM Stainless Hubs, Geared 4.56. Tom Woods shafts, Metal cloaks, Caged, 37" Toyo MTs.
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  3. Apr 13, 2017 at 9:25 PM
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    Awesome...thanks. hoping o'reilleys will one. Doing the whole brake system this weekend
     
  4. Apr 14, 2017 at 7:28 AM
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    I'm hearing I may need a new brake pedal? And a vacuum line, 1/2 inch...where did you plug yours in?
     
  5. Apr 15, 2017 at 7:42 AM
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    Using the one I purchase I used the existing brake pedal. I ran a vacuum from front pcv valve to brake booster. Inserted a tee in the middle and ran that to the intake.
     
  6. Apr 16, 2017 at 10:39 AM
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    Thanks , couldn't get the booster in time, so that'll be done later. But got a new brake system on yesterday....
     
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