power brake removal

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    converting to manual brakes on 76 mav. what gremblins may I run into? is it a simple removal and replace?
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    You would need to remove all the power components and then find the manual brake components. You will need to change the inside brake pedal as well as the pedal mount. The power brake prop valve is mounted at a different angle than the manual brake prop valve. Not sure if it is the same or different.

    This might help....just do the opposite. :D
    Converting to Power Disc Brakes:
    http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?t=19107
     
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    Thanks Craig, was a big help.
     
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    Someone said in the thread above about removing the front seat. Good idea, plus steering wheel especially if you're not as young and agile as you used to be.
     

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