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1972GMCSUB · 10-12-2011, 04:08 PM

I'm replacing the master cylinder and brake booster in my wife's '69 C20 Suburban. I called a couple parts places and the question they ask is if I need the "Loaded" or "Unloaded" power brake booster.

Which one is the one for me?

Thanks,

Chris
'66 GMC Custom Deluxe Suburban
'69 C20 Suburban
'72 GMC Suburban

1972GMCSUB · 10-12-2011, 04:13 PM

It's a 3/4 Ton, 350 with drum brakes front and back.

Chris

1972GMCSUB · 10-12-2011, 04:32 PM

Ok, I got the info from searching the archives.
"Loaded has the MC attached, unloaded is the booster by itself. The booster by itself is typically the best option as they are more commonly stocked at the parts house and then you can put the MC of your choice back in place."
Thanks to 62LS1 for that info

Chris
'66, '69 & '72 Burbs

1967wannabe · 10-12-2011, 05:55 PM

Also, keep in mind that most parts store boosters are reman units which work just fine. However, when you buy a "loaded" unit you're going to get a reman master cyl (garbage) with it. When I need both for a customer's car I buy them seperately, reman booster and new master.

1972GMCSUB · 10-12-2011, 10:02 PM

thanks for that info!

Chris
66, 69 and 72 burbans

10-12-2011, 04:08 PM	#1
1972GMCSUB Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: So Cal, USA Posts: 58	Support needed - Brake Booster, Loaded or Unloaded - Which one? I'm replacing the master cylinder and brake booster in my wife's '69 C20 Suburban. I called a couple parts places and the question they ask is if I need the "Loaded" or "Unloaded" power brake booster. Which one is the one for me? Thanks, Chris '66 GMC Custom Deluxe Suburban '69 C20 Suburban '72 GMC Suburban

10-12-2011, 04:13 PM	#2
1972GMCSUB Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: So Cal, USA Posts: 58	Re: Support needed - Brake Booster, Loaded or Unloaded - Which one? It's a 3/4 Ton, 350 with drum brakes front and back. Chris

10-12-2011, 04:32 PM	#3
1972GMCSUB Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: So Cal, USA Posts: 58	Re: Support needed - Brake Booster, Loaded or Unloaded - Which one? Ok, I got the info from searching the archives. "Loaded has the MC attached, unloaded is the booster by itself. The booster by itself is typically the best option as they are more commonly stocked at the parts house and then you can put the MC of your choice back in place." Thanks to 62LS1 for that info Chris '66, '69 & '72 Burbs

10-12-2011, 05:55 PM	#4
1967wannabe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston TX Posts: 227	Re: Support needed - Brake Booster, Loaded or Unloaded - Which one? Also, keep in mind that most parts store boosters are reman units which work just fine. However, when you buy a "loaded" unit you're going to get a reman master cyl (garbage) with it. When I need both for a customer's car I buy them seperately, reman booster and new master.

10-12-2011, 10:02 PM	#5
1972GMCSUB Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: So Cal, USA Posts: 58	Re: Support needed - Brake Booster, Loaded or Unloaded - Which one? thanks for that info! Chris 66, 69 and 72 burbans

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