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Old 08-23-2011, 11:14 AM   #1
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What Else Do I Need For This Upgrade?

I am about to install my new Booster Brake System that I bought from a Board Member .
First Picture is of all the new parts I bought .
Second Picture is what I have now that I am taking out an replacing with the New .

Any advise on how to go about this is appreciated and/or parts I need would help me from running back and forth to town which is some 20 miles ..

I know I need a boot for the firewall ,,but can I use the one I have that is in the firewall now or do I need to get a Specific one for the booster set . How about the rubber hose length and the fitting for it ? things like that will help me get the things I need ..


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Old 08-23-2011, 07:12 PM   #2
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Old 08-23-2011, 07:25 PM   #3
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Looks to me like the rod that goes in the front of the booster is not there. It is what actually compresses the master. It may be what it zip tied to the rod at the back of the booster. Hopefully someone else will chime in. You may need the wire extension for the wire that goes to the proportioning valve.
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Re: What Else Do I Need For This Upgrade?

I took my entire brake system apart a few months ago and it looks like you have everything you need except the vacuum hose. Make sure you bench bleed the master cylinder before you mount it.
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Old 08-23-2011, 08:54 PM   #5
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yep looks like you have everything. dont forget to bleed the m/c, and the rest of the system. I had trouble bleeding mine after switching to power. it was the brake pedal to rod angle or ratio. Will worry about that if you cant get the system to bleed.
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Old 08-23-2011, 09:15 PM   #6
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Re: What Else Do I Need For This Upgrade?

You will need the rubber boot for power booster in the fire wall. The manual brake part will not fit.

The rod from the booster to the MC is not in the picture.

Do you still have drum brakes? Drum brakes need to have residual valves. If the MC is for drum/drum, the residual valves should be in the outlets.

If the MC is a disc/disc, you will need in-line valves for the drum brakes (10 lb.).

The vac hose must BE VACUUM hose. Regular hose can suck flat and disable the booster.
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Old 08-23-2011, 10:07 PM   #7
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Looks to me like the rod that goes in the front of the booster is not there. It is what actually compresses the master. It may be what it zip tied to the rod at the back of the booster. Hopefully someone else will chime in. You may need the wire extension for the wire that goes to the proportioning valve.
Yes I will have to extend the brown brake wire or pull some more out of the wire lom on the firewall ,a picture below of the rod .. thx

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I took my entire brake system apart a few months ago and it looks like you have everything you need except the vacuum hose. Make sure you bench bleed the master cylinder before you mount it.
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Yep, I need a vacuum hose,,and will just buy extra and cut it to fit and I will bench Bleed the master Cylinder,,thx

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yep looks like you have everything. dont forget to bleed the m/c, and the rest of the system. I had trouble bleeding mine after switching to power. it was the brake pedal to rod angle or ratio. Will worry about that if you cant get the system to bleed.
I will keep that in mind thx

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You will need the rubber boot for power booster in the fire wall. The manual brake part will not fit.

The rod from the booster to the MC is not in the picture.

Do you still have drum brakes? Drum brakes need to have residual valves. If the MC is for drum/drum, the residual valves should be in the outlets.

If the MC is a disc/disc, you will need in-line valves for the drum brakes (10 lb.).

The vac hose must BE VACUUM hose. Regular hose can suck flat and disable the booster.
I have disc/drum proportioning valve and the master cylinder is made for this set up.. I will get a true vacuum hose ,,and this is the rod that was tied to the booster rod in my picture ..

So, I do need a rubber boot that is made for a booster only and I cannot use the one in my truck now without a booster?

Is this the rod you are talking about? thx for your advice..

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[quote=GOPAPA;4860634]I am about to install my new Booster Brake




{{{{Where exactly does the black washer the size of a silver dollar fit into place that is in the center of my picture of parts?? My plan is to install all this the day after Labor Day.. }}}
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I believe that is the seal that goes in the front of the booster, behind the master and the small rod goes through the middle of it.
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I believe that is the seal that goes in the front of the booster, behind the master and the small rod goes through the middle of it.
thx I bet you are correct..
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