66 Brake Booster - fix or replace?

[Macs66-C10]

Finally drug the '66 out of the field and fired it up after several years...still runs great. So now going through the brakes...drums all around, need new shoes, cylinders, master cylinder, and a couple of lines.

When I took off the master cylinder, the rod that goes into the booster is fused (rusted) into the MC. So I started looking at replacing both the MC and the booster. I am having a hard time finding a booster.

Should I try to fix mine or replace everything with a more modern setup? I could try to remove the rod from the back of the MC but it does not look good...and I don't know if there is any kind of clip or anything that holds that rod in the MC. If not, I may be able to get it out.

And if I replace everything, I will probably want to go the extra mile and put discs up front. A lot of expense, but probably worth it.

Any suggestions on either fixing my current setup or options to replacing with a different setup would be appreciated.

[Macs66-C10]

I think we can rule out the possibility of fixing the MC or the booster...I took them to a mechanic and he said the booster will need to be rebuilt or replaced.

So, plan B - what are my best options for replacing the booster? I wonder if I could use one from a '67-'72 with minor modifications...

[Clyde65]

you could use one from any 1/2ton gm truck, there is a guy here that sells an adapter plate to s=connect them to your truck, I think it is Captnfab.

[Macs66-C10]

Looks like a great option...thanks!

[jocko]

here it is.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=347484

[Captainfab]

That's the one for the '67-'72's

Originally Posted by jocko

here it is.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=347484

Here is the for sale thread for the '63-'66's

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...=1#post3257836

Macs66-C10 has one on it's way to him. Thanks guys