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Converting to power brakes
My 71 C10 has manual brakes. It has no master cylinder on it right now, but does have a proportioning valve. If I want to add PB, what do I need? The bracket, booster, and master cylinder? Do I need a different brake pedal pushrod as well?
I know I can buy a booster and master cyl new from a local parts store, but how much should the booster bracket and brake pedal pushrod cost me? Will one from a 3/4 ton work? Thanks!
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71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now. |
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN
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Re: Converting to power brakes
you need a power booster the brackets and the pushrod
if you need all that you may be better off getting a unit from ccp or something...unless your good at junkyarding or keep a good eye on here..
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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 |
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Re: Converting to power brakes
Do you have to change the master cyl? I didn't know there was a difference?
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70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear |
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Halethorpe, MD
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Re: Converting to power brakes
I grabed a booster, bracket and pushrod from a pick and pay for $30.
Bolted it on about two months ago using my manual brakes master cyl. It worked great, just make sure you keep track of all the parts of the lever in the bracket. ![]() |
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Re: Converting to power brakes
Cool. I am going to convert to power but keep the drums all the way around for now. How critical is it to have the braces for the booster? I don't have those yet.
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70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear |
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Halethorpe, MD
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Re: Converting to power brakes
not sure, but i got those from the junk yard too.
It seems pretty sturdy without them. |
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