Converting to power brakes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

darcane · 07-22-2002, 02:03 AM

A friend of mine just bought a '78 GMC 1/2 ton SWB with manual discs and drums. I've driven it several times, and the brakes seem to be one of it's strong points, but my friend doesn't like how hard he has to push on the brakes to get them to work. He's used to new cars that stop on a dime with virtually no pressure applied. Anywho, I was wondering what all would I need to do to convert to power brakes? Is it as simlple as just adding a brake booster? When searching for a parts truck, are there any specific years I should be looking for? Or will all 73-87 trucks have pretty much the same brake booster?

Thanks,

07-22-2002, 02:03 AM	#1
darcane Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 414	Converting to power brakes A friend of mine just bought a '78 GMC 1/2 ton SWB with manual discs and drums. I've driven it several times, and the brakes seem to be one of it's strong points, but my friend doesn't like how hard he has to push on the brakes to get them to work. He's used to new cars that stop on a dime with virtually no pressure applied. Anywho, I was wondering what all would I need to do to convert to power brakes? Is it as simlple as just adding a brake booster? When searching for a parts truck, are there any specific years I should be looking for? Or will all 73-87 trucks have pretty much the same brake booster? Thanks, __________________ *Mike Lackey* '68 C10



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