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**truckdude239** · 10-06-2005, 09:14 AM

i know this has been asked before but i have an 1971 c-10 i believe it has the 350 in it. right now it has maunal brakes i was wonder how are it would be to install and what i need i can get an booster master cylider and proportioning vavle from advance auto for like 200 buxs. what is involed in installing it? i see on the firewall the 2 upper blots for an booster and the master clyider attached to the bottom 2

**guyryan100** · 10-06-2005, 09:48 AM

just need a brake booster - I got mine from a board member for around $20. It installs between your master cyl and the firewall. No new proportioning valve required. Just make sure you get the pedal linkage with the booster and the rod that goes in between the booster and MC. I don't think these are included from Autozone.

Check the FAQs - I'm sure there's info. Overall, this is one of the easiest things you can do for your truck.

Mongo · 10-06-2005, 10:41 AM

Hey here is a link to help you out. Power brakes

**truckdude239** · 10-06-2005, 11:18 AM

this is what it looks like cost 116 buxs

**truckdude239** · 10-18-2005, 10:02 AM

is this all i need? or is there different linkage i need?

rodstored-72 · 10-18-2005, 10:29 AM

truckdude 219,
i am interested in the same thing! were did you find the picture?? i will probably buy the same as you..

thanks!! rodstored-72

roadking · 10-18-2005, 10:30 AM

you will need the mounting bracket and hardware to the firewall and a different rod that attaches to the brake pedal. hopefully someone can post a pic. for you.

shelby987 · 10-18-2005, 11:40 AM

The link to the power brakes does not work, is anyone else having trouble accessing the tech tips as well, or is it just me?

**truckdude239** · 10-18-2005, 12:17 PM

i find that at www.partsamerica.com or you can go to advance auto parts can some post an picture of the rod i need please????

krue · 10-18-2005, 01:02 PM

Mongo's link should work now.

*FormerMember* · 10-18-2005, 01:24 PM

To make matters even more confusing:

I have one of these in my garage:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7994745616

Can't say how it works, but should be interesting. I would suggest getting it from someone else though, FatRodder took too long and had seriously crappy customer service.

Supposedly, the dual diaphragm small booster puts out more force.

modifiedGMC · 10-18-2005, 10:04 PM

I recently added a dual diaphragm booster off an 86 IROC Camaro but had to lengthen the rod by using another truck rod and adding it to the Camaro rod. I slipped a piece of tubing over the rod ends before welding to help strengthen the rod. I also had to re-drill the hole for the bolt on the pedal to keep the angle of the rod right. It works great, my wife drove it down our driveway and said she like to have slung herself througth the windshield

. I told her it's touchy! below is a pic of my set up.

Tx Firefighter · 10-19-2005, 07:14 AM

Here are pictures I took last time I swapped a truck to power brakes. You can see that there are two brackets and a linkage piece in the middle of them. You'll need all of that to do the install.

By the way, around here, a rebuilt power booster runs about 75 bucks at the parts store. With the booster, brackets pictured above, and a length of 3/8 hose and fitting for the intake, it will take under an hour to do the duty.

krue · 10-19-2005, 08:15 AM

Yeah for the money and time spent it's the best upgrade you can do to your truck imo.

10-06-2005, 09:14 AM	#1
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	power brakes i know this has been asked before but i have an 1971 c-10 i believe it has the 350 in it. right now it has maunal brakes i was wonder how are it would be to install and what i need i can get an booster master cylider and proportioning vavle from advance auto for like 200 buxs. what is involed in installing it? i see on the firewall the 2 upper blots for an booster and the master clyider attached to the bottom 2

10-06-2005, 10:41 AM	#3
Mongo YES_____NO Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Somewhere in the vicinity of betelgeuse Posts: 7,351	Hey here is a link to help you out. Power brakes __________________ People many not remember what you said or what you did, but they will remember the way you made them feel. - unknown Cause, remember: no matter where you go... there you are. - Buckaroo Banzai 1984 Help support the board Last edited by krue; 10-18-2005 at 01:02 PM.

10-06-2005, 11:18 AM	#4
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	this is what it looks like cost 116 buxs Attached Images

10-18-2005, 10:02 AM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: power brakes is this all i need? or is there different linkage i need?

10-18-2005, 10:29 AM	#6
rodstored-72 chevy truck fan Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gilbert, arizona 85298 Posts: 2,003	Re: power brakes truckdude 219, i am interested in the same thing! were did you find the picture?? i will probably buy the same as you.. thanks!! rodstored-72

10-06-2005, 09:48 AM	#2
guyryan100 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 481	just need a brake booster - I got mine from a board member for around $20. It installs between your master cyl and the firewall. No new proportioning valve required. Just make sure you get the pedal linkage with the booster and the rod that goes in between the booster and MC. I don't think these are included from Autozone. Check the FAQs - I'm sure there's info. Overall, this is one of the easiest things you can do for your truck.

10-18-2005, 10:30 AM	#7
roadking Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: kc Posts: 229	Re: power brakes you will need the mounting bracket and hardware to the firewall and a different rod that attaches to the brake pedal. hopefully someone can post a pic. for you. __________________ 71 C10 SWB BLACK AND WHITE 350 CRATE TH350 ENJOY LIFE

10-18-2005, 11:40 AM	#8
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: power brakes The link to the power brakes does not work, is anyone else having trouble accessing the tech tips as well, or is it just me?

10-18-2005, 12:17 PM	#9
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: power brakes i find that at www.partsamerica.com or you can go to advance auto parts can some post an picture of the rod i need please????

10-18-2005, 01:02 PM	#10
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: power brakes Mongo's link should work now. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-18-2005, 01:24 PM	#11
FormerMember Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,051	Re: power brakes To make matters even more confusing: I have one of these in my garage: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=7994745616 Can't say how it works, but should be interesting. I would suggest getting it from someone else though, FatRodder took too long and had seriously crappy customer service. Supposedly, the dual diaphragm small booster puts out more force.

10-18-2005, 10:04 PM	#12
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	Re: power brakes I recently added a dual diaphragm booster off an 86 IROC Camaro but had to lengthen the rod by using another truck rod and adding it to the Camaro rod. I slipped a piece of tubing over the rod ends before welding to help strengthen the rod. I also had to re-drill the hole for the bolt on the pedal to keep the angle of the rod right. It works great, my wife drove it down our driveway and said she like to have slung herself througth the windshield . I told her it's touchy! below is a pic of my set up. __________________ If it don't fit, force it,...If it still don't fit , modify it 'till it does fit !!!

10-19-2005, 07:14 AM	#13
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: power brakes Here are pictures I took last time I swapped a truck to power brakes. You can see that there are two brackets and a linkage piece in the middle of them. You'll need all of that to do the install. By the way, around here, a rebuilt power booster runs about 75 bucks at the parts store. With the booster, brackets pictured above, and a length of 3/8 hose and fitting for the intake, it will take under an hour to do the duty. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-19-2005, 08:15 AM	#14
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: power brakes Yeah for the money and time spent it's the best upgrade you can do to your truck imo. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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