What small/chrome brake booster you running? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BP68 · 05-02-2010, 02:53 PM

Hey all,

I am looking for a chrome brake booster for my 68 that currently has a stock 72 style master cylinder/booster on it.

I have seen smaller ones and ones in chrome before, but after some quick searching did not come up with anything.

Seems like I have seen some that bolt directly to the firewall without brackets. What works, and what is required to use something like this.

Please post pics.

Thanks
BP

junkyardjohn · 05-02-2010, 04:13 PM

THERES A GUY IN NM. THATS SELLS BRAKE PARTS FOR HOT RODS & OLD TRUCKS. THEY MAKE ONE SPECIFICALLY FOR OUR TRUCKS. I'VE HAD ONE ON MY 69 TOW TRUCK FOR YEARS (IT'S YELLOY CAD. PLATED) NOW & IT'S WORKING GREAT. IT COMES WITH THE BRACKETS & ALL THE HARDWARE. I'M JUST GETTING READY TO ORDER A CHROME ONE FOR MY ONGOING MONEY PIT. THEY ARE $200 + $25 SHIPPING.(FOR THE BOOSTER & M.C.) I'M NOT TO AWFUL SURE ABOUT THE RULES CONCERNING POSTING A NON-PAID VENDOR, SO IF YOU PM ME I'LL GIVE YOU HIS TELE.# & YOU CAN CALL HIM YOURSELF. IT'S A 8" DUAL DIAPHRAM BOOSTER & A M.C. WITH A 1" BORE. NEW.. NOT REMAN. NICE PART IS.. THEY ARE MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR 67-72 TRUCKS & NOT SOME UNIVERSAL SETUP THAT IS SUPPOSED TO WORK .GOOD GUY WHO SEEMS TO KNOW HIS STUFF.

HOPE THIS HELPS JOHN

VA72C10 · 05-02-2010, 04:29 PM

I know captainfab from this board makes a pretty nice bracket that doesn't stick out real far. You can get 7" or 8" chrome boosters off ebay fairly cheaply...just look for a nicer one dual diaphram if you are running larger or 4 wheel disc brakes.

cparman · 05-02-2010, 04:44 PM

Had a dual Diaphram 8" on my Blazer for about a week. Hated it, hated the way the brakes felt, hated the way it looked, hated that I installed it ( knew better ), I now have a 9" dual diaphram on my Blazer and LOVE IT!!!

There was just not enough vacuum assisit to the 8" IMO. The pedal felt hard, like it did not have enough power assist. As soon as I got the 9" on, I knew i was going to be happy. I am experiencing the same thing right now with a 63 Impala convertible. 409 BIG cam, no engine vacuum. I went from an 8" single, to an 8" dual, and now I am waiting for a electric vacuum pump. No room between the valve cover to get a 9"installed.

05-02-2010, 02:53 PM	#1
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	What small/chrome brake booster you running? Hey all, I am looking for a chrome brake booster for my 68 that currently has a stock 72 style master cylinder/booster on it. I have seen smaller ones and ones in chrome before, but after some quick searching did not come up with anything. Seems like I have seen some that bolt directly to the firewall without brackets. What works, and what is required to use something like this. Please post pics. Thanks BP __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

05-02-2010, 04:13 PM	#2
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: What small/chrome brake booster you running? THERES A GUY IN NM. THATS SELLS BRAKE PARTS FOR HOT RODS & OLD TRUCKS. THEY MAKE ONE SPECIFICALLY FOR OUR TRUCKS. I'VE HAD ONE ON MY 69 TOW TRUCK FOR YEARS (IT'S YELLOY CAD. PLATED) NOW & IT'S WORKING GREAT. IT COMES WITH THE BRACKETS & ALL THE HARDWARE. I'M JUST GETTING READY TO ORDER A CHROME ONE FOR MY ONGOING MONEY PIT. THEY ARE $200 + $25 SHIPPING.(FOR THE BOOSTER & M.C.) I'M NOT TO AWFUL SURE ABOUT THE RULES CONCERNING POSTING A NON-PAID VENDOR, SO IF YOU PM ME I'LL GIVE YOU HIS TELE.# & YOU CAN CALL HIM YOURSELF. IT'S A 8" DUAL DIAPHRAM BOOSTER & A M.C. WITH A 1" BORE. NEW.. NOT REMAN. NICE PART IS.. THEY ARE MADE SPECIFICALLY FOR 67-72 TRUCKS & NOT SOME UNIVERSAL SETUP THAT IS SUPPOSED TO WORK .GOOD GUY WHO SEEMS TO KNOW HIS STUFF. HOPE THIS HELPS JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

05-02-2010, 04:29 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: What small/chrome brake booster you running? I know captainfab from this board makes a pretty nice bracket that doesn't stick out real far. You can get 7" or 8" chrome boosters off ebay fairly cheaply...just look for a nicer one dual diaphram if you are running larger or 4 wheel disc brakes. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-02-2010, 04:44 PM	#4
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: What small/chrome brake booster you running? Had a dual Diaphram 8" on my Blazer for about a week. Hated it, hated the way the brakes felt, hated the way it looked, hated that I installed it ( knew better ), I now have a 9" dual diaphram on my Blazer and LOVE IT!!! There was just not enough vacuum assisit to the 8" IMO. The pedal felt hard, like it did not have enough power assist. As soon as I got the 9" on, I knew i was going to be happy. I am experiencing the same thing right now with a 63 Impala convertible. 409 BIG cam, no engine vacuum. I went from an 8" single, to an 8" dual, and now I am waiting for a electric vacuum pump. No room between the valve cover to get a 9"installed.

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