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Old 04-16-2010, 12:42 PM   #1
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brake booster?

what size and or type booster do our trucks need in order for me to convert over to power brakes?

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Old 04-16-2010, 11:50 PM   #2
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Re: brake booster?

You can either use a OEM style for the '67-'72's or the bracket I make and choose from a few newer OEM applications for the booster. If your engine is low on vacuum you might want a dual diaphram booster. You can also go with hydroboost with my bracket. Let me know if you're interested.

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what size and or type booster do our trucks need in order for me to convert over to power brakes?

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Old 04-17-2010, 12:47 AM   #3
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Re: brake booster?

Ok I have a similar question. My 68 burb has power drums. I am swaping in 4 wheel disc. What master cyl or booster do I need? Also prop valve
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Old 04-17-2010, 01:31 AM   #4
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Re: brake booster?

A popular master to use is one for a '70's Corvette. You can also use most any disc/disc OEM master. As for the proportioning valve a safe one to use is a disc/disc valve either an OEM one or aftermarket. You can also use a combination of no prop valve and an adjustable on the rear, or a disc/drum prop valve with an adjustable on the rear. You just have to kind of try one first and then change accordingly to suit your needs. A lot of it depends on what you're using for your calipers and what size the rotors are as well as the bore of the master. The braking system as a whole will need to be tuned to your truck and driving style.

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Ok I have a similar question. My 68 burb has power drums. I am swaping in 4 wheel disc. What master cyl or booster do I need? Also prop valve
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Old 04-17-2010, 04:53 PM   #5
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Re: brake booster?

captain fab i am going w/ one of you brackets, pm sent, what would be a good compatable dual diaphram booster to use with your bracket. im not sure on the vacum of my truck but it cant be real good, its just a 350 but idles pretty rough the po must have put a pretty wild cam in it. old school double hump heads, mild to wild cam and runs like a scalded dog belive me!!
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2012 best 1/8- 7.70 @ 87mph 1.70 60' (lil better)
2013 best 7.39
2014 best-7.38

New for 2013-strange rear coilovers, headman 1-3/4 headers, 5.13 r&p, .060 aluminum bed floor, 15x14 holeshots w/ 31x18.5 hoosier dot pro's, 15x4 holeshots w/ 26x5.5 m/t skinnies and 200+#'s in body weight loss & 6 point cage
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Old 04-17-2010, 10:48 PM   #6
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Re: brake booster?

The '82-'87 S10's used a dual diaphram booster.
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Old 04-18-2010, 11:30 AM   #7
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Re: brake booster?

I have a 9"booster on my Blazer, and had the exact same on my C-10. I tried an 8" booster on the Blazer, but hated the way the pedal felt ( too hard ) did not feel like there was enough power assist.
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Old 04-18-2010, 12:28 PM   #8
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Re: brake booster?

the 9" on your blazer is it the same as an s-10 booster like cap. fab suggested?
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2012 best 1/8- 7.70 @ 87mph 1.70 60' (lil better)
2013 best 7.39
2014 best-7.38

New for 2013-strange rear coilovers, headman 1-3/4 headers, 5.13 r&p, .060 aluminum bed floor, 15x14 holeshots w/ 31x18.5 hoosier dot pro's, 15x4 holeshots w/ 26x5.5 m/t skinnies and 200+#'s in body weight loss & 6 point cage
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