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02-04-2004, 03:52 PM
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Adding power brakes?
What would be needed to add a power brakes to a '69 C-10 with manual drum brakes? The brakes are in good condition otherwise. Approximately what would the parts cost (new)?
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02-04-2004, 04:12 PM
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You need a Power Brake booster. You might think of buying a Power/Disc kit from GMC Pauls or one of the other vendors. Comes with everything needed to do the swap. Ebay is another source for finding a booster.
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02-04-2004, 04:22 PM
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OK, so if I read GMC Pauls catalog right I would need a kit that includes: power booster, & dual valve master cylinder, mounting brackets and brake pedal to booster push rod for around $250.00, right?
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02-04-2004, 04:38 PM
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Yes. I would get the kit with the 9" booster, believe it's $269.00. Not sure if you are going to need the porportioning valve as well. Call or email Les and he will set you up:
GMCPauls Truck Parts Phone-(765)344-2906 / Fax-(773)-442-0103 8778 East Old 36 Road / Rockville, IN / 47872 Email- robbinspd1199@yahoo.com Very good people to deal with!
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02-04-2004, 07:25 PM
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Just to upgrade with power and not disc brakes you just need the booster and master cylinder, you can use your existing prop valve. Cost me $20 or $30 from a board member. Works pretty good until I scrape up the dough to go disc.
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02-04-2004, 08:01 PM
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Question?? Im about to do the upgrade myself should I go disc and drum manual or should I go disc and drum with power?? any thoughts?
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02-04-2004, 08:40 PM
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Get the power booster if you can afford to do so. You won't be sorry.
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02-04-2004, 08:44 PM
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I did mine for $50. I bought the bracket and the booster from
a member, and used the same proportioning valve. It is a worthy upgrade!
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02-04-2004, 08:47 PM
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Ive been looking at the kits at GMCpauls The prices seem to be good. Has anybody here dealt with them? Not trying to ? them just asking?
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02-04-2004, 09:32 PM
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I have bought many things from GMC Pauls. They are great to deal with and very helpful. Even on a return they will work with you. Nothing but stars for GMC Pauls. Ask for Les.
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