Question on Brake upgrade - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ssuesens · 02-19-2015, 12:17 PM

After a successful power steering upgrade we are ready to tackle power brakes upgrade on my sons 71c10. I bought a booster and master cylinder from a parts truck. I did not get the bracket that goes between the booster and firewall. (I do have a WTB thread for the bracket posted on the parts board.)

My question is what is necessary to mount the booster directly on the firewall, eliminating the bracket altogether. I am guessing moving a couple firewall studs and perhaps changing the length of the brake rod.

Advisable? Practical? Safe?

Here is a picture of a similar setup to the one I bought (minus the bracket)

big bad orange · 02-19-2015, 02:18 PM

I know other member set there booster flush to the firewall but i am not sure how they did it. Just make sure you clear any linkages.

71meangreenc10 · 02-19-2015, 02:20 PM

What type of drive train? Linkages may hit the booster. I know that one of the custom brackets being sold will not work on the 3OTT.

Smitty

ssuesens · 02-19-2015, 03:50 PM

Thanks 71meangreenc10
I am running a 3 speed automatic on the column (Turbo350 I believe)
I don't believe I would have a fitment issue.

PanelDeland · 02-19-2015, 07:44 PM

The search is working again. You might try doing one on firewall mounted booster.

PanelDeland · 02-19-2015, 07:50 PM

Here's a link to a solution.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=347484

02-19-2015, 12:17 PM	#1
ssuesens Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Keller, TX (DFW) Posts: 45	Question on Brake upgrade After a successful power steering upgrade we are ready to tackle power brakes upgrade on my sons 71c10. I bought a booster and master cylinder from a parts truck. I did not get the bracket that goes between the booster and firewall. (I do have a WTB thread for the bracket posted on the parts board.) My question is what is necessary to mount the booster directly on the firewall, eliminating the bracket altogether. I am guessing moving a couple firewall studs and perhaps changing the length of the brake rod. Advisable? Practical? Safe? Here is a picture of a similar setup to the one I bought (minus the bracket) Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to use cheap zip ties" 64 C10 SWB 71 C10 LWB 72 C10 LWB

02-19-2015, 02:18 PM	#2
big bad orange Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 187	Re: Question on Brake upgrade I know other member set there booster flush to the firewall but i am not sure how they did it. Just make sure you clear any linkages. __________________ just like that old Johnny Cash song. "One piece at a time and I am go na make an old C10 mine a look at all your faces when I drive through your town"

02-19-2015, 02:20 PM	#3
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,159	Re: Question on Brake upgrade What type of drive train? Linkages may hit the booster. I know that one of the custom brackets being sold will not work on the 3OTT. Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 71 C20 Longhorn/Ole Yellor 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time

02-19-2015, 03:50 PM	#4
ssuesens Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Keller, TX (DFW) Posts: 45	Re: Question on Brake upgrade Thanks 71meangreenc10 I am running a 3 speed automatic on the column (Turbo350 I believe) I don't believe I would have a fitment issue. __________________ "Life is too short to use cheap zip ties" 64 C10 SWB 71 C10 LWB 72 C10 LWB

02-19-2015, 07:44 PM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Question on Brake upgrade The search is working again. You might try doing one on firewall mounted booster. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-19-2015, 07:50 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Question on Brake upgrade Here's a link to a solution. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=347484 __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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