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Old 06-28-2005, 07:36 PM   #1
matt67350
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Lightbulb ? about brake booster ?

I'm working on the brakes of a 69 lwb, converted to 5 lug, power boster.

Is there anyone running a 3/4ton brake booster on a 1/2ton lwb truck?

I just can't seem to the the right kind of brake peddle feel.

Wanted to know if the 3/4ton booster would make any difference.

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Old 06-28-2005, 08:00 PM   #2
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We are using a 3/4 ton brake booster and master cylinder on a 1/2 ton LWB
truck and it works great. It is not "touchy" but it certainly will stop when you step on it.

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Old 06-28-2005, 09:05 PM   #3
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My conversion to pwr brakes included a 3/4 ton booster and it works awesome, I believe I had to use the linkage rods from the 3/4 ton truck to make it work. I don't know what the difference is if any between 1/2 and 3/4 ton booster as far as braking force, but it darn sure stops better than with the ol' "manuel" brakes!
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Old 06-28-2005, 11:23 PM   #4
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Thanks guys,
Just needed the backup on the change over.
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