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chevykid1969 · 07-04-2003, 03:31 PM

On a scale of 1 to 10 how hard is it to up- grade to power brakes. I am new at this stuff, but i think i am ok with tools.

What do you guys think?

Glen · 07-04-2003, 03:35 PM

I am in the middle of converting my 68 from disc/drum non power to disc/disc power, Just rcvd the mc and booster yesterday. Hardest part is bending and flaring new lines.

krue · 07-04-2003, 04:05 PM

I put a booster on my drum/drum setup. It wasn't hard, but it was a little aggrivating adjusting everything out. Especially that cursed brake light switch! But it wasn't what I would call hard.

chevykid1969 · 07-04-2003, 04:20 PM

Ok what all do i need to put power on my drum/drum setup

krue · 07-04-2003, 04:26 PM

I used a booster out of a 69? 3/4 ton. Got booster, m/c, and pedal assy. I used the booster and rod from the donor with my pedal assembly. I just had to bend my brake lines a little to reach the m/c. I used my proportioning valve cuz it was in better shape than the donor. I ran a piece of 1/2" tubing to within 3" of booster then a short piece otf vacuum line to finish it off.

PM me if you have any questions.

07-04-2003, 03:31 PM	#1
chevykid1969 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Knightdale,North Carolina Posts: 377	Power brakes 1-10 On a scale of 1 to 10 how hard is it to up- grade to power brakes. I am new at this stuff, but i think i am ok with tools. What do you guys think?

07-04-2003, 04:05 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	I put a booster on my drum/drum setup. It wasn't hard, but it was a little aggrivating adjusting everything out. Especially that cursed brake light switch! But it wasn't what I would call hard. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-04-2003, 04:26 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	I used a booster out of a 69? 3/4 ton. Got booster, m/c, and pedal assy. I used the booster and rod from the donor with my pedal assembly. I just had to bend my brake lines a little to reach the m/c. I used my proportioning valve cuz it was in better shape than the donor. I ran a piece of 1/2" tubing to within 3" of booster then a short piece otf vacuum line to finish it off. PM me if you have any questions. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

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07-04-2003, 03:35 PM	#2
Glen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 189	I am in the middle of converting my 68 from disc/drum non power to disc/disc power, Just rcvd the mc and booster yesterday. Hardest part is bending and flaring new lines.

07-04-2003, 04:20 PM	#4
chevykid1969 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Knightdale,North Carolina Posts: 377	Ok what all do i need to put power on my drum/drum setup



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