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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Washougal, WA
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Need advice on disc brakes
I just picked up a 69 stepside that has had some good work done on it, but the brakes (original drum brakes) are totally shot.
This is my first project, so I'm looking all over for information. I've found out that I ought to put disc brakes on the front at least, but I'm wondering if I need the power assist. Does anyone have an opinion on this? Thanks |
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Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Amarillo, TX, USA
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Front discs are the best upgrade you can do. If you can afford the power assist then go for it, if not then it is not necessary but helpful unless you got a strong leg.
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Washougal, WA
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thanks for the advice. My snese is that power makes no difference on the amount of force applied to the brake, just on the brake pedal pressure required. I still got a pretty good kick, despite the accumulating years, and I figure keeping the power brakes off might keep my wife from driving the truck.
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Man the easiest thing you can do is throw a booster on there. I would definitely do that first. It took me all of 2 hours to do it. Just unbolt the M/C from the fire wall and mount the booster in between the firewall and M/C (don't even have to unhook any lines) and connect the booster to the brake pedal and your done. JMO tho.
BTW welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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Is it necessary to do the booster first? I'd like to try it bareback first.
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Kansas City, MO
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Try it without the booster first. I don't have one on mine and the brake pedal effort isn't too bad at all. You can always add it later.
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Vacaville, CA
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You don't need a booster. And if it keeps the Mrs from driving it so much the better.
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Lake Placid, Florida
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Personal preference like some said you dont need it. But also like Krue said it is an easy swap. But either way booster or no booster definatly do the disk swap.
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Join Date: Mar 2003
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It will work either way, but for the time and money invested versus the improvement in braking power the booster was the way to go for me. I do plan on doing the disc swap, but I have good braking now with four wheel drums so I can spend my limited funds on other projects.
JMO
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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This is a great forum, with a heck of a lot of info swapping. Thanks guys.
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#11 |
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Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Ill
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I run a manual disc on my 69(originally due to vacumn issues on a cammed up BB Olds). I dont think the peddle effort is a problem, & the firewall looks cleaner. the power brake "lever " is in reach of my right hand if needed tho
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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i was doing some serching, and this is great info.. does the drum all around prop valve work with manual disc?
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