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09-21-2004, 01:12 PM
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Location: Hawkinsville, Georgia
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brake booster
I want to put a brake booster on my truck, has anyone ever done this? Its a 68 c10, with drums all the way around. Can someone tell me another truck I can steal one off of, and how hard it is to install? thanks
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09-21-2004, 02:21 PM
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You will need a single diaphragm for drum/drum applications.
There are some aftermarket ones being made, as well as the factory ones. I am wanting to change mine out on my 1971 GMC because it is Disc/Drum, and the one I have is from a '69 GMC. If you get one that is from a 67-70, it should just bolt up no problem. I don't think I went through much trouble at all to put that one on mine. Where is Hawkinsville at? I am in Ringgold, about 8 miles south of Tennessee. If you were interested, we might be able to work something out.
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09-21-2004, 04:07 PM
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Hawkinsville is about an hour south of macon. The brakes are pretty good on the truck, I just turned all the drums, replaced the wheel cylinders, and brake shoes, but it still has a hard pedal, so I figured if I could find a booster pretty cheap I would just throw it on there. What about a disc conversion? Is that worth the time and money?
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09-22-2004, 08:44 AM
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All I had to do was unbolt the M/C from the firewall and pull it out far enough to mount the booster. Just bend the brake lines (don't put a crimp in them) to move the M/C out far enough. Connect the booster to the brake pedal. Be prepared to do some adjusting to get everything right. I had to adjust the rod between the booster and M/C, the rod between the brake pedal and booster and worst of all the stupid brake light switch. Your wire to the brake light will need to be extended also. Hook up the vacuum (good idea to get a new check valve) and enjoy
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09-23-2004, 01:50 PM
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Is it worth the trouble? Should I just go ahead and bite the bullet and order a disc conversion? The brakes are pretty good, but the pedal is kinda hard for everyone else who drives the truck, and if I am pulling my boat, and I have to stop quick its gonna be a mess.
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09-24-2004, 02:34 AM
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The booster made a heck of a difference on mine. For the money (I got mine used for ~$25) it's the quickest and best way in my opinion to improve your brakes. Besides, you're gonna want power for your disc brakes anyways.
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