Re: Treadle-vac replacement, ABS Power Brake kit

Posted by Mopar_Earl On 2024/2/6 12:54:04

The new pedal is higher than the OE from the toe plate. The new pedal is about 6" from the toe plate to the top of the pad. The new pedal is lower from the column/closer to the floor pan and higher from the toe plate and closer to the accelerator pedal than the OE pedal. The pedal has to be higher from the toe plate to have enough travel for the dual circuit master. The Treadle-vac has almost no travel. For me it's not an issue and I can drive it just fine that way. It's definitely not perfect but it is the best solution vs fabricating and hacking up the car and loosing the crotch vent.


If anyone has ever driven a Packard with manual brakes or any vintage car, you have to lift your foot to go from the accelerator to the brake. It was the norm. The heel pivoting is a newer concept. I've rather have to lift my foot then drive with the 3 fatal flaws treadle-vac. But I can pivot my foot, so it's a multiple win for me.



Earl