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Old 12-21-2008, 08:05 PM   #1
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70 vs. 71 brake booster difference?

I see that they have different part numbers. Does anyone know the difference? I'm switching my '70 power drum/drum to 71 style disc/drum. Can I simply change the master cylinder & prop valve, or do I need to change to the '71 style booster too?
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Old 12-21-2008, 08:54 PM   #2
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Re: 70 vs. 71 brake booster difference?

I think Chevy used two different suppliers back in the day. If you can look it up on NAPA's site and see a picture you will see the difference in the two styles of booster. They also use a different master cylinder for each. Hope this helps
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Old 12-21-2008, 10:12 PM   #3
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Re: 70 vs. 71 brake booster difference?

Wynne,

Brake Booster from your 70' will work if your gonna change to the 71'-72' disks.

I have a 69' and I'm using the brake booster from it for the 71'-72' disk conversion (just did this conversion last weekend). I of course needed to change master cylinders and now use the proportional valve. Drum brakes use a smaller resiviour (sp) master cylinder and a distribution block. Note: brake line sizes are different also
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Old 12-22-2008, 12:17 AM   #4
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Re: 70 vs. 71 brake booster difference?

Thanks!
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