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Kidd-7 · 11-06-2010, 08:44 PM

I have a 71 C-10; in a previous post I asked about engine work that I will be doing this winter. My concern is that I don't have power brakes. I want to convert my rear drums to disks eventually; I have disks up front. What is involved with adding a booster? Do I need to replace the master cylinder? Brake lines? Will the original calipers and wheel cylinders work? Where does the vacuum line attach? Thank you.

Kidd-7 · 11-15-2010, 12:46 AM

This tread kind of went dead on me; trying to revive it. I want to add a booster, but need to know what else I will have to replace. Calipers; wheel cylinders; master cylinder, etc. Thanks.

Mxracer202 · 12-13-2010, 01:47 PM

bump, im also wondering about this

raycow · 12-13-2010, 04:03 PM

You will need to replace your present MC (which I assume is disc/drum) with a disc/disc MC. It is common to use Corvette MC for this or an aftermarket conversion MC. You do not have to run a booster, but if you want to, specify that you want the MC to be for power brakes or buy the aftermarket MC and booster as a package. You won't have to do anything to the front disc parts, but you MAY need to replace the proportioning valve.

Make your vacuum connection on the intake manifold or at the rear of the carb, wherever the PCV is connected now.

Ray

cdowns · 12-13-2010, 04:47 PM

you need brackets to mount booster to the firewall/you need rod to go from brake pedel to booster//rod from booster to master cyl

Kidd-7 · 12-13-2010, 09:23 PM

Anyone ever use Cardone or know anything about them?? Here is a link to a booster MS that Summit sells. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AAZ-50-1125/?rtype=10

cerjio · 12-13-2010, 09:56 PM

My Question would be how do you seal up the hole that the rod goes thru? my rod is about 3/8in dia. the hole is a little over an inch im sure there has to be something to help seal it ?

Mxracer202 · 12-14-2010, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kidd-7

Anyone ever use Cardone or know anything about them?? Here is a link to a booster MS that Summit sells. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AAZ-50-1125/?rtype=10

anyone use these? doesn't seem bad for $117. thanks guys

rsavage · 12-14-2010, 06:06 PM

There is a rubber boot that is sold for the firewall hole. There are also two different length booster brackets/zbar linkages that were used on these trucks. If I remember correctly, one set is a little shorter and works with the double diaphragm boosters (they are thicker and smaller in diameter) and the longer set works with the single diaphragm booster which is larger and thinner.

brans72 · 12-14-2010, 08:59 PM

Bump decent price if booster has bracket to firewall!

cerjio · 12-14-2010, 11:05 PM

can you tell me were i can get the rubber boot, an maybe even a part # ,
thanks

rsavage · 12-14-2010, 11:37 PM

ManesTruckParts.com, one of the Board vendors has them under the "Brake Parts" section of their catalog for $4.95. It is called a "power brake boot". No part number listed.

Kidd-7 · 11-06-2010, 09:07 PM

Have disks up front already; adding disks in the back eventually.

11-06-2010, 08:44 PM	#1
Kidd-7 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RTP, NC Posts: 518	Brake booster I have a 71 C-10; in a previous post I asked about engine work that I will be doing this winter. My concern is that I don't have power brakes. I want to convert my rear drums to disks eventually; I have disks up front. What is involved with adding a booster? Do I need to replace the master cylinder? Brake lines? Will the original calipers and wheel cylinders work? Where does the vacuum line attach? Thank you.

11-15-2010, 12:46 AM	#2
Kidd-7 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RTP, NC Posts: 518	Re: Brake booster This tread kind of went dead on me; trying to revive it. I want to add a booster, but need to know what else I will have to replace. Calipers; wheel cylinders; master cylinder, etc. Thanks.

12-13-2010, 01:47 PM	#3
Mxracer202 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: RC, South Dakota. Posts: 164	Re: Brake booster bump, im also wondering about this __________________ 58 Jeep willys pickup 67 K10 4x4- soon to be trail truck TROUBLE MAKER RACING "If you can't stand BEHIND our troops, please stand in FRONT of them."

12-13-2010, 04:03 PM	#4
raycow Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA USA Posts: 2,454	Re: Brake booster You will need to replace your present MC (which I assume is disc/drum) with a disc/disc MC. It is common to use Corvette MC for this or an aftermarket conversion MC. You do not have to run a booster, but if you want to, specify that you want the MC to be for power brakes or buy the aftermarket MC and booster as a package. You won't have to do anything to the front disc parts, but you MAY need to replace the proportioning valve. Make your vacuum connection on the intake manifold or at the rear of the carb, wherever the PCV is connected now. Ray __________________ Live more responsibly. Eat lower on the food chain. Eat vegetarians.

12-13-2010, 04:47 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Brake booster you need brackets to mount booster to the firewall/you need rod to go from brake pedel to booster//rod from booster to master cyl __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-13-2010, 09:23 PM	#6
Kidd-7 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RTP, NC Posts: 518	Re: Brake booster Anyone ever use Cardone or know anything about them?? Here is a link to a booster MS that Summit sells. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/AAZ-50-1125/?rtype=10

12-13-2010, 09:56 PM	#7
cerjio Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: coffeyville, Kansas Posts: 195	Re: Brake booster My Question would be how do you seal up the hole that the rod goes thru? my rod is about 3/8in dia. the hole is a little over an inch im sure there has to be something to help seal it ?

12-14-2010, 06:06 PM	#9
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Brake booster There is a rubber boot that is sold for the firewall hole. There are also two different length booster brackets/zbar linkages that were used on these trucks. If I remember correctly, one set is a little shorter and works with the double diaphragm boosters (they are thicker and smaller in diameter) and the longer set works with the single diaphragm booster which is larger and thinner. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7 Last edited by rsavage; 12-14-2010 at 06:31 PM.

12-14-2010, 08:59 PM	#10
brans72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Durham,NC Posts: 636	Re: Brake booster Bump decent price if booster has bracket to firewall!

12-14-2010, 11:05 PM	#11
cerjio Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: coffeyville, Kansas Posts: 195	Re: Brake booster can you tell me were i can get the rubber boot, an maybe even a part # , thanks

12-14-2010, 11:37 PM	#12
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: Brake booster ManesTruckParts.com, one of the Board vendors has them under the "Brake Parts" section of their catalog for $4.95. It is called a "power brake boot". No part number listed. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

11-06-2010, 09:07 PM	#13
Kidd-7 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RTP, NC Posts: 518	Re: Brake booster Have disks up front already; adding disks in the back eventually.



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