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lovemmth · 10-08-2015, 09:32 PM

I have been working on my brakes. I have changed over to disks on the front. My next project is the brake booster and master cylinder. My truck currently has a booster on it with a long intermediate rod. I went to the junk yard and pulled a short rod from a booster so I can reuse my booster. Did I get the right one. I am going to get a new master for a 71 impala that uses the short rod.

luvbowties · 10-08-2015, 10:47 PM

Even with limited experience here, I say trial and error is needed here. Too many variables for spot-on answer.
Sam

**Captainfab** · 10-09-2015, 12:27 AM

The short intermediate pushrod you have may end up being a little too long. I say this in looking at the larger diameter of the stepped end which seats inside the booster.

If you know someone with a lathe, they can turn down that end, or you could shorten your long rod to the length of the shorter one. Either way, once you get things all back together, take a couple short trips, maybe just around your neighborhood, to test the brakes.

lovemmth · 10-10-2015, 01:41 PM

I went today to the parts house to get the new master cylinder. And found when I got home the new m/c is set up for a long intermediate rod. Everything I have seen everyone uses a m/c set up to use a short rod? I got a m/c for a 71 c10 with front disks.

10-08-2015, 09:32 PM	#1
lovemmth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Waleska Ga Posts: 32	Did I get the right part I have been working on my brakes. I have changed over to disks on the front. My next project is the brake booster and master cylinder. My truck currently has a booster on it with a long intermediate rod. I went to the junk yard and pulled a short rod from a booster so I can reuse my booster. Did I get the right one. I am going to get a new master for a 71 impala that uses the short rod. Attached Images

10-08-2015, 10:47 PM	#2
luvbowties Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: southeasternfoothillsofusa Posts: 1,557	Re: Did I get the right part Even with limited experience here, I say trial and error is needed here. Too many variables for spot-on answer. Sam Last edited by luvbowties; 10-08-2015 at 10:48 PM. Reason: spell typo

10-09-2015, 12:27 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Did I get the right part The short intermediate pushrod you have may end up being a little too long. I say this in looking at the larger diameter of the stepped end which seats inside the booster. If you know someone with a lathe, they can turn down that end, or you could shorten your long rod to the length of the shorter one. Either way, once you get things all back together, take a couple short trips, maybe just around your neighborhood, to test the brakes. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-10-2015, 01:41 PM	#4
lovemmth Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Waleska Ga Posts: 32	Re: Did I get the right part I went today to the parts house to get the new master cylinder. And found when I got home the new m/c is set up for a long intermediate rod. Everything I have seen everyone uses a m/c set up to use a short rod? I got a m/c for a 71 c10 with front disks.



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