1. Welcome to Jeeps.net!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Jeep discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Jeep owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Adding power brakes to an 85 CJ7?

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

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

    #1
    Cciesko [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2017
    Member:
    #1343
    Messages:
    4
    Gender:
    Female
    Vehicle:
    85 cj7 restoration
    Hi...first restore/modify of anything, lol. 85 cj7 manual brakes...what will it take to give her power brakes?
     
    Cciesko, Apr 13, 2017
    #1
  2. Apr 13, 2017 at 9:02 PM
    #2
    OFFGRID

    #2
    OFFGRID Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2016
    Member:
    #317
    Messages:
    2,018
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Peter
    Houston
    Vehicle:
    1979 Jeep CJ7, 258, TH350, NP208
    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.
    This site contains affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
    OFFGRID, Apr 13, 2017
    #2
  3. Apr 13, 2017 at 9:25 PM
    #3
    Cciesko

    #3
    Cciesko [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2017
    Member:
    #1343
    Messages:
    4
    Gender:
    Female
    Vehicle:
    85 cj7 restoration
    Awesome...thanks. hoping o'reilleys will one. Doing the whole brake system this weekend
     
    Cciesko, Apr 13, 2017
    #3
  4. Apr 14, 2017 at 7:28 AM
    #4
    Cciesko

    #4
    Cciesko [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2017
    Member:
    #1343
    Messages:
    4
    Gender:
    Female
    Vehicle:
    85 cj7 restoration
    I'm hearing I may need a new brake pedal? And a vacuum line, 1/2 inch...where did you plug yours in?
     
    Cciesko, Apr 14, 2017
    #4
  5. Apr 15, 2017 at 7:42 AM
    #5
    OFFGRID

    #5
    OFFGRID Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 3, 2016
    Member:
    #317
    Messages:
    2,018
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Peter
    Houston
    Vehicle:
    1979 Jeep CJ7, 258, TH350, NP208
    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.
    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.
     
    OFFGRID, Apr 15, 2017
    #5
  6. Apr 16, 2017 at 10:39 AM
    #6
    Cciesko

    #6
    Cciesko [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2017
    Member:
    #1343
    Messages:
    4
    Gender:
    Female
    Vehicle:
    85 cj7 restoration
    Thanks , couldn't get the booster in time, so that'll be done later. But got a new brake system on yesterday....
     
    Cciesko, Apr 16, 2017
    #6
Register FREE to Reply!
To Top