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retselgerg · 06-17-2009, 10:56 PM

I figured with "daddy day" coming up id buy my dad something useful (AKA BRAKE BOOSTER) welp it came in today and i realized i dont have the brackets that will seperate it from the firewall. (an orginal non power brake truck)...can these be made? any input would be helpful.....
-Greg

The Big Green · 06-18-2009, 12:15 AM

Well, I'm not good at powerbrakes really. Here's what Im wondering, maybe the brackets will work up to 87 trucks, if so just hit up salvage yards and get the bracket, problem solved. You talking about the bracket that bolts to your firewall and has 4 bolts holding it in? That then bolts to your new booster. Maybe someone will post that knows for sure but you may get that bracket from up to a 87 truck and that should be easily found for you.

dan42 · 06-18-2009, 12:17 AM

I'm not sure, but the 3/4 ton and the 1/2 ton brackets might be a little different - I know the boosters are. Don't ask me how I know.

dave2953 · 06-18-2009, 10:37 AM

I think the boosters up to 87 have integrated brackets. My booster is from an '89 suburban and the bracket were part of of the unit. I have to slot the holes to make it work.

shilo · 06-18-2009, 10:44 AM

The brackets are integrated. Im trying to swap a hydroboost right now. But im gettin some good info here. Search captainfabs threads. He was making the exact bracket your talking about to put on the older style boosters

retselgerg · 06-18-2009, 09:19 PM

hmm I know the 3/4 boosters are diff (i have a 3/4 booster) maybe i can find something from a salvage yard this weekend thanks
-Greg

06-17-2009, 10:56 PM	#1
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	brake booster question I figured with "daddy day" coming up id buy my dad something useful (AKA BRAKE BOOSTER) welp it came in today and i realized i dont have the brackets that will seperate it from the firewall. (an orginal non power brake truck)...can these be made? any input would be helpful..... -Greg __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

06-18-2009, 12:15 AM	#2
The Big Green Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Smith,AR Posts: 1,305	Re: brake booster question Well, I'm not good at powerbrakes really. Here's what Im wondering, maybe the brackets will work up to 87 trucks, if so just hit up salvage yards and get the bracket, problem solved. You talking about the bracket that bolts to your firewall and has 4 bolts holding it in? That then bolts to your new booster. Maybe someone will post that knows for sure but you may get that bracket from up to a 87 truck and that should be easily found for you.

06-18-2009, 12:17 AM	#3
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: brake booster question I'm not sure, but the 3/4 ton and the 1/2 ton brackets might be a little different - I know the boosters are. Don't ask me how I know. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

06-18-2009, 10:37 AM	#4
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: brake booster question I think the boosters up to 87 have integrated brackets. My booster is from an '89 suburban and the bracket were part of of the unit. I have to slot the holes to make it work. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

06-18-2009, 10:44 AM	#5
shilo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grand Junction , CO Posts: 602	Re: brake booster question The brackets are integrated. Im trying to swap a hydroboost right now. But im gettin some good info here. Search captainfabs threads. He was making the exact bracket your talking about to put on the older style boosters __________________ 71 swb 4x4, 37" Iroks, t400/205 496 77 CJ-7, Narrowed Dana 60 Lockrite, 14 Bolt Spool, 4.56 gears, 39.5" boggers. 360 t-18/d20

06-18-2009, 09:19 PM	#6
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: brake booster question hmm I know the 3/4 boosters are diff (i have a 3/4 booster) maybe i can find something from a salvage yard this weekend thanks -Greg __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno



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