Thread: Brake vacuum
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Old 05-29-2023, 08:39 AM   #77
kens65fb
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Re: Brake vacuum

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Originally Posted by forestb View Post
So I measured my vacuum at 1000 rpm and the gauge read 16.
I had a 57 Ford with a healthy 351ci, with a performance camshaft., which gave it a choppy idle. It made 12 inches of vacuum at idle at best.

The power brakes worked fine with only 1 or 2 pumps, but dropped off quickly after that, which concerned me.

I ordered a cheap vacuum reserve canister from Jegs, for $35.00, after a quick and easy 15 minute install, I now had the same brakes, but they were more effective.

I was more than happy enough with the result.

In the pic you can see the black reserve tank which is just in front of the master cylinder.
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