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Electric High-Power Master Cylinder - Electric Stop

ABS Power Brake Offers A High-Tech Electric Braking Solution For Vintage Restomods And Late-Model Mustangs
By Jim Smart
Photography by Jim Smart
Abs Power Brakes Electric Hi Po Master Cylinder
Abs Power Brakes Power Booster
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Abs Power Brakes Power Booster
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.
Abs Power Brakes Billet
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Abs Power Brakes Billet
We like the billet aluminum master cylinders that are available with the High-Power system.
Abs Power Brakes Electric Hydraulic Pump
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Abs Power Brakes Electric Hydraulic Pump
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.
Abs Power Brakes Hydraulic Lines
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Abs Power Brakes Hydraulic Lines
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.
Abs Power Brakes Power Booster
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Abs Power Brakes Power Booster
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.
Abs Power Brakes Brake Pressure Accumulator
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Abs Power Brakes Brake Pressure Accumulator
The brake pressure accumulator stores brake pressure. You can mount it underdash as well or just about anywhere else.
Abs Power Brakes Lever
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Abs Power Brakes Lever
This lever ties your brake pedal to the High-Power master cylinder, giving you mechanical advantage.
Abs Power Brakes Brake Activation Switch
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Abs Power Brakes Brake Activation Switch
The brake activation switch also illuminates the brake lights.
Abs Power Brakes Pump Relay
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Abs Power Brakes Pump Relay
This is the pump relay, which carries the electrical load when you touch the brake pedal.
ABS Power Brake Inc.
www.abspowerbrake.com

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