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07-11-2013, 07:41 PM | #1 |
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going from power to manual brakes
What is involved with changing from power drum to manual drum brakes. Do you just take the booster off and bolt the mc to the firewall? Thanks
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07-11-2013, 07:47 PM | #2 |
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Re: going from power to manual brakes
why would you want to do that? i have to ask.
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07-11-2013, 08:07 PM | #3 |
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Re: going from power to manual brakes
I have a truck with manual brakes. They work great. The power brakes have been trouble. I like the manual better myself. Just personal preference I guess
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07-12-2013, 08:32 AM | #4 |
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Re: going from power to manual brakes
Does that other (manual) truck have disks? Manual drums are like an old Farmall tractor... not so great. I would fix the issues with those power brakes iiwm.
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07-12-2013, 09:28 AM | #5 |
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Re: going from power to manual brakes
That line brings back some childhood memories. Hundreds of hours raking hay on the old Farmall M.
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07-12-2013, 09:40 AM | #6 |
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Re: going from power to manual brakes
I suppose you would need manual MC w/ the proper length push rod and some new brake lines to MC. My Oreillys had a good selection of fittings (weren't listed online).
FWIW manual front disc is my favorite combo for maintainability/performance. |
07-12-2013, 09:51 AM | #7 |
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Re: going from power to manual brakes
I did brake job (manual drum) on 66 GMC a few years ago.
New WC, MC, front drums, flex, shoes. Worst brakes ever. I cleaned them the other day and noticed the low mileage front shoes had cracks. Cleaning didn't help; feels like shoes are oiled. Need to change shoes again. Just a FYI to note not all shoes are quality. |
07-12-2013, 10:49 AM | #8 | |
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07-12-2013, 12:07 PM | #9 |
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Re: going from power to manual brakes
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07-12-2013, 01:16 PM | #10 |
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Re: going from power to manual brakes
Don't forget pedal ratio changes. You need a hole 1 1/2 inches higher to bolt your push rod to.
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07-13-2013, 06:14 PM | #12 | |
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Not sure why you want to try and put any one of are old trucks in harms way Me i be putting 4 wheel disc brakes with hydro boost or a booster But its your life and your truck I drove a 1965 3/4 ton truck with drum brakes here in calif after i got Power brakes I thank my lucky star's I have help with the booster |
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07-14-2013, 11:39 AM | #13 | |
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OP have to tried trading setups with something who may want to go power? Might be easier for all the little parts you need. |
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07-14-2013, 01:09 PM | #14 | |
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07-14-2013, 11:29 AM | #15 |
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Re: going from power to manual brakes
I have a manual brake rod from my 70 C/10 laying around if you need it.
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