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gdwriter
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06-18-12 12:42 PM - Post#2238781
In response to AmericanPie

My '64 Impala did not have power brakes when I bought it, and it stopped fine, but you definitely had to apply considerable pressure. With the conversion to power brakes, there's definitely less effort required, but I have decent feel from the brake pedal, and I think the car stops quicker (I drove the car for three years before making the conversion to power brakes 10 years ago). For all-around drivability, I think it's a worthwhile upgrade.

64 Impala Sport Sedan 327-250 hp with original Rochester 4GC, dual exhaust/THM700R4/Power Steering/Power Brakes/Factory A/C -- everything works! Even the clock!

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