We were skeptical when we first heard about electric power brakes. What does that mean? First of all, you must know that ABS Power Brake's electric power brake kit was awarded Best New Product at the 2005 Hot Rod and Restoration Show in Indianapolis. It's a completely electric hydraulic system offering the highest braking pressure in the industry.
The ABS Electric High-Power Master Cylinder Kit can be retrofitted to Mustangs regardless of model year. You can install it in a '65-'78 restomod. It can be retrofitted into a '79-'04 Fox-body, although it is not designed for antilock braking systems. The electric braking system requires no vacuum assist, which makes it perfect for Mustangs with low intake manifold vacuum due to a lumpy camshaft. Also, it doesn't require a beltdriven hydraulic or vacuum pump. You can mount the pump anywhere on your Mustang, in plain sight or completely hidden. The greatest advantage of the ABS Electric High-Power system is the combination of safety and stealthy high-performance braking.
This is a display model of...
This is a display model of the Electric High-Power Master Cylinder kit from ABS Power Brake. The kit consists of a power booster (electric hydraulic pump), master cylinder, metering/proportioning valve, and a hydraulic brake light switch. The bonus here is function along with space.
We like the billet aluminum...
We like the billet aluminum master cylinders that are available with the High-Power system.
This is the electric hydraulic...
This is the electric hydraulic pump (also known as the power booster). You can mount it anywhere in your Mustang; in fact, as far away as the trunk if you want. Ideally, you will mount it on the firewall behind the dashboard. Other possible locations include framerails, floorpan, strut rod frame gussets, beneath the battery on the inner fender apron, or near the master cylinder.
Custom hydraulic lines make...
Custom hydraulic lines make it possible to mount the power booster just about anywhere. You can fabricate your own hydraulic lines or have them made by a hydraulic shop.
Here's the power booster as...
Here's the power booster as it comes out of the box. A relay manages the amperage required by the pump. Step on the brake pedal and you activate the relay, which turns on the pump to make brake hydraulic pressure.
The brake pressure accumulator...
The brake pressure accumulator stores brake pressure. You can mount it underdash as well or just about anywhere else.
This lever ties your brake...
This lever ties your brake pedal to the High-Power master cylinder, giving you mechanical advantage.
The brake activation switch...
The brake activation switch also illuminates the brake lights.
This is the pump relay, which...
This is the pump relay, which carries the electrical load when you touch the brake pedal.