![]() |
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#1 |
Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
Posts: 11,422
|
Manual brakes to power brake?
been reading some faq on how to make your manual drum brakes, power drum brakes...looks seems pretty easy/cheap.
I understand it all but the underdash part. undo mc from firewall, get the booster in there gently get a brass T for the vacum lines...can i use the vacum in back of carb. between carb. and distributor? can somebody explain what im supposed to loosen/change under the dash, and when i go to hardware strore for the T fitting, can i just take the fitting off my truck at the store, bring it in and tell em i need a T, come out of the store, and put my fitting back on and drive back home lol, my trucks and a driver, and my only driver, not a project lol... heres a link to the writeups thanks! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=163387 theres another one but i cant seem to find it, THANKS!
__________________
John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 | |
I really hate wet sanding!
![]() Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Brookfield, MO
Posts: 601
|
Re: Manual brakes to power brake?
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
I really hate wet sanding!
![]() Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Brookfield, MO
Posts: 601
|
Re: Manual brakes to power brake?
If you have all the parts you need, you can change it out in about an hour or less...a buddy to help is nice especially when hooking up the linkage on the power booster to the brake pedal.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
Posts: 11,422
|
Re: Manual brakes to power brake?
yes ive gotta quadrajet 4bbl and sbc with 3ott
so the vacum T is on the donor truck somewhere, or does my existing truck already have the T....so everything off my 72 power brake truck is everything i'll need, even the lines...if so i wanna go do it now IN THE RAIN
__________________
John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
Posts: 11,422
|
Re: Manual brakes to power brake?
okay, im taking the booster off right now, i need to disconnect the rod that goes thru the firewall (and im assuming is the rod that connects the foot brake to the booster???)
somebody hurry up and say yes i dont wanna be tearing stuff down that i dont know wat it is lol, gott have this thing driving/and stopping by monday 7am lol thanks goin back out to work in the rain lol bye and hurry and post back
__________________
John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Kunsan AB, South Korea
Posts: 187
|
Re: Manual brakes to power brake?
You are correct. However, the manual brake rod is longer than the power brake rod due to less travel. Make sure it fits together.
For adjusting the brake light sensor, take your time as fine adjustment will be in order to get it right.
__________________
1971 C-10, 406ci, restoration begun! 406ci sb; zero decked, bored .030, edelbrock aluminum e-tec heads, edelbrock performer RPM intake, comp 268 cam, comp 1.6 pro-magnum roller rockers, MSD street fire HEI, MSD 8.5mm wires, Holley Street demon 770, Hedman LT headers. 10.6:1 compression, Air Ride Tech bags on all 4-corners. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
Posts: 11,422
|
Re: Manual brakes to power brake?
do i need to use the footbrake from the 72?
im putting it back together all on my 68 now...for you other 'noobs' like me, its VERY easy..well so far haha its pretty fun, its one of the more 'major jobs' ive done so far lol...hope its a good mod, ima test it out on the wet raods in the dark and thanks for the help fellas! the brakelight sensor,,what were is that lol AHH WHO NEEDS BRAKELITES lol jk
__________________
John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
Posts: 11,422
|
Re: Manual brakes to power brake?
okay, im bout done, but now the brakelines for my master cylinder are looking too short unless i bend them...can i bend em lol? thanks
__________________
John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
Posts: 11,422
|
Re: Manual brakes to power brake?
oh and where the heck does the lil support bracket mount to???????!!!!!!!!
__________________
John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
I really hate wet sanding!
![]() Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Brookfield, MO
Posts: 601
|
Re: Manual brakes to power brake?
You don't actually need the support brackets will work fine without them. Yes you have to slightly bend your brake lines to get the master cylinder to move forward to its new location. Just go easy so you don't kink them, you may need to slightly loosen the brake lines so they can rotate to help with getting the mc to new locale. If you break them loose, you may have to bleed the system...if you are careful, everything will fall into place. The brake light switch is located up high in the brake pedal mount...very tough to get to... stubby wrenches are your friend on this job, there are nuts on both sides of the mount and I think you can reach the upper one okay but the lower one has an access hole for your wrench, I am thinking it is on the driver's side of the mount.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Watch out for your cornhole !
![]() Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Azle, Texas
Posts: 14,162
|
Re: Manual brakes to power brake?
Yes, the lines will bend just fine.
The support bracket goes to a stud on the firewall. It should already be there, just remove the existing nut, install brace, and reinstall the nut.
__________________
I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
Posts: 11,422
|
Re: Manual brakes to power brake?
theres not a nut or bolt sticking out of the firewall there lol wtf
im done for the mostpart im done gotta put parking brake back...and do the tailight thing....took it for a spin and MAN WHAT WAS I MISSING, POWER BRAKES ARE AWESOME COMPARED TO MANUAL, ANYBODY THAT HAS MANUAL NEEDS TO SWAP, TOOK ME 4 HOURS, BUT I HAD NO IDEA WHAT I WAS DOING!! PRETTY EASY BUT YOU NEED 2 PEOPLE! cant wait to drive it round tomorow, man ima be able to brake torque them tires.............lol but yeah im excited, what exactly do you do to adjust the tailights so there not always on lol thanks for all who helped me with this mod!!!
__________________
John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
Posts: 11,422
|
Re: Manual brakes to power brake?
oh and 1 more question...
the brake pedal sits closer to the floor than the clutch pedel, why is this and can i readjust it back? thanks!
__________________
John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Abilene, Tx
Posts: 4
|
Re: Manual brakes to power brake?
I am trying to read the links that are posted by WestofB, but told I don't have priveleges???
What has changed on this site?? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|