The new Walton `49-54 Chevy firewall mount power brake assembly comes with a new booster, master cylinder, and pedal assembly.

Power Brakes for that 1949 - 1954 Chevrolet

The new Walton `49-54 Chevy firewall mount power brake assembly comes with a new booster, master cylinder, and pedal assembly

 

 

We started by removing these two braces that run from behind the dash (above the steering column) to the backside of the firewall. The new pedal assembly will provide the bracing.

Power Brakes for that 1949 - 1954 Chevrolet

We started by removing these two braces that run from behind the dash (above the steering column) to the backside of the firewall. The new pedal assembly will provide the bracing.

 

The bracket for the pedal assembly was bolted in using the existing holes.

Power Brakes for that 1949 - 1954 Chevrolet

The bracket for the pedal assembly was bolted in using the existing holes.

 

The new firewall plate simply replaces the old one using the sheetmetal screws.

Power Brakes for that 1949 - 1954 Chevrolet

The new firewall plate simply replaces the old one using the sheetmetal screws. 

 

The supplied bolt and nyloc nut was then used to secure the new pedal assembly support to the dash bracket.

Power Brakes for that 1949 - 1954 Chevrolet

The supplied bolt and nyloc nut was then used to secure the new pedal assembly support to the dash bracket.

 

Here's where you'll need to find a friend to help tighten the nuts under the dash. The front of the pedal assembly was bolted to the firewall plate using the upper two holes. The 8-inch single-diaphragm vacuum power booster was then installed using the lower four holes. The unit is now bolted together to form a solid mount.

Power Brakes for that 1949 - 1954 Chevrolet

Here's where you'll need to find a friend to help tighten the nuts under the dash. The front of the pedal assembly was bolted to the firewall plate using the upper two holes. The 8-inch single-diaphragm vacuum power booster was then installed using the lower four holes. The unit is now bolted together to form a solid mount.

 

The pedal was installed using the supplied hardware at its pivot point at the top of the bracket. The adjustable booster pushrod was then bolted to the pedal.

Power Brakes for that 1949 - 1954 Chevrolet

The pedal was installed using the supplied hardware at its pivot point at the top of the bracket. The adjustable booster pushrod was then bolted to the pedal.

 

Here's the final pedal assembly--all we need to do is tighten some fasteners.

Power Brakes for that 1949 - 1954 Chevrolet

Here's the final pedal assembly--all we need to do is tighten some fasteners.