Need break set up

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I’ve got a ‘97 vert V6 car that was originally my grandmothers. It was given to me after she passed and the motor was locked up. I decided I wanted to see the car drive again but I also wanted a 5.0 so I got a motor from an 87 fox and threw a carb in it to simplify the swap a little as to not fool with efi for the time being. The engine runs great but I don’t know what break set up to use. I’ve considered going with a manual break set up but after further research that doesn’t sound in my best interest. So now I’m looking to find out what my best and easiest route would be. Thanks in advance for the help

TL;DR don’t know wether to run manual or vacuum breaks and how it would work with my car
 

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Why are not wanting to run the stock brake setup? A fresh set of pads, rotors, and fluid are enough brakes for most folks.
 
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Why are not wanting to run the stock brake setup? A fresh set of pads, rotors, and fluid are enough brakes for most folks.
I’m not opposed to running the stock break set up. Just wanted confirmation from someone a little more experienced then myself (19 and first time swapping a motor totally alone) on the stock vacuum breaks working with my set up
 

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A relatively stock 5.0L with a carb swap is not going to cause any issues with vacuum assisted brakes.

Manual brakes have their place but vacuum assist is going to be the way to go for 99% of these cars.
 
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A relatively stock 5.0L with a carb swap is not going to cause any issues with vacuum assisted brakes.

Manual brakes have their place but vacuum assist is going to be the way to go for 99% of these cars.
Was more curious on the hook up and such. Break booster and master cylinder and such
 

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