71 swinger. Manual or power brakes

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Eloftis

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I just got a 71 dodge dart swinger and the plan is to make it a daily driver with some power. It has manual drum brakes all around and the lines and probably most of the brake system will need to be replaced. So my question is what are the thoughts on switching it to power or sticking with manual and which cost more
 
I changed my 68 to 73-up discs. Had power, but during rebuild I am switching to manual. Though, mine won't be a DD. I didn't want to look at the ginormous bulbous booster all the time,
1) lightweight A bodies stop fine with the CORRECT Master Cyl, and Proportioning valve.
2) better "feel" for what is going on.
Keeping manual steering for the same reasons. Plus theres the benefit that no one else will want to drive it.
Here's a link to a good article http://www.moparaction.com/Tech/archive/disc-main.html
 
Master Power Brakes as referenced in the article is one source
http://www.mpbrakes.com/1971-dodge-dart-front-disc-brake-conversion-kit-legend-series?filter_name=
To upgrade to the newer 73+disc system, the spindles need to be changed as well, & I notice this kit includes them. There may be cheaper options out there, time spent searching the net might help, and the help of others on this site. I originally did mine in the late 80's when junkyards held more plentiful options. I prefer one stop shopping more now though.
 
although it's not much fun,going to disc brakes should be
one of the first things we do to these old relics
 
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