power brake booster for 72 chevy pick up - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Firefighter633 · 07-28-2006, 05:16 PM

Hi guys. I´m working on my new 72 chevy truck, want to install a brake booster. Problem is, on my firewall there are 4 bolts coming out into the engine comp. and the boosters I can get here, also has bolts on it... What I need, I think, is a booster with some sort of mount that will attach on the bolts. Anyone done that little trick? And where do I get that booster?

ChevyDude · 07-28-2006, 05:24 PM

You need the bracket that goes on the firewall and the 4 bolts sticking out. The bracket also holds the rod coming through the and provides leverage as it presses into the booster. The booster bolts into the other side of this bracket. Try the parts board...but you will have to be a subscriber to ask for the part!

Botietruck · 07-28-2006, 05:29 PM

Here's a pic...not a good one, but gives you an idea of what you need. maybe someone else has a better pic.

Firefighter633 · 07-28-2006, 05:41 PM

jep, I saw a picture somewhere like that one... Is the mount and booster one piece or do I get the mount, bolt on the booster to the mount and then the hole thing to the firewall? Would have put in a pic, if I wasnt such a moran using a computer...

krue · 07-28-2006, 07:00 PM

The bracket is separate from the booster. The bolts on the booster are for the bracket. Then the bracket bolts to the firewall. The bracket allows for the linkage to have room to operate. (I hope that makes sense

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**70C10Toejam** · 07-28-2006, 07:09 PM

I got my booster outa junked '72. Figured the brackets etc. were worth it even if it doesn't work and need a core for a rebuilt.

Longhorn Man · 07-28-2006, 07:27 PM

Used boosters are a bad idea...esp the 3/4 ton and one ton daul diaphram units. I actually lost an engine to one.
Had engine running, it was a little lean, was waiting on a jet assortment kit, and one of the diaphrams popped while i was spinning 4 grand on the freeway.
BOOM
Found piston chunks in the oil filter.

**70C10Toejam** · 07-28-2006, 08:08 PM

That pretty much sucks.

Have not yet installed mine, and if it dont work, its a core.
$25 for a core charge, and no brackets etc.
$25 for used with brackets etc.

in the end, its a wash, with brackets.

**truckdude239** · 07-28-2006, 08:43 PM

heres a little better picture of what you need u will need a new master cylider for the power brake unit

Firefighter633 · 08-09-2006, 01:46 PM

Hi Guys!

Thanks for all the help. I´ve just ordered a brake booster kit from classic performance products, it has the bracket, the vacuum part and the master cylinder, so should be possible to fit on my truck...

By the way, I´m going to LA in september, anybody knows of some good parts shops or whatever in that area?

Longhorn Man · 08-09-2006, 02:08 PM

gotta hit mooneyes, go to the perterson automaotive museum.... lots of stuff to do. Cruise ins every weekend, in-n-out burger, you gotta hit the junk yards... I could go on and on.

Longhorn Man · 08-09-2006, 02:27 PM

here you go... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=185731
moon eyes was cool as hell!

the view from my hotel room;

The beaches were awsome;

the hard rock cafe was great (hottie waitresses too)

Plan it out, it's a fun place to go. Ignore the idiots in traffic, and have fun.

07-28-2006, 05:16 PM	#1
Firefighter633 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 7	power brake booster for 72 chevy pick up Hi guys. I´m working on my new 72 chevy truck, want to install a brake booster. Problem is, on my firewall there are 4 bolts coming out into the engine comp. and the boosters I can get here, also has bolts on it... What I need, I think, is a booster with some sort of mount that will attach on the bolts. Anyone done that little trick? And where do I get that booster?

07-28-2006, 05:24 PM	#2
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: power brake booster for 72 chevy pick up You need the bracket that goes on the firewall and the 4 bolts sticking out. The bracket also holds the rod coming through the and provides leverage as it presses into the booster. The booster bolts into the other side of this bracket. Try the parts board...but you will have to be a subscriber to ask for the part! Last edited by ChevyDude; 07-28-2006 at 05:25 PM.

07-28-2006, 05:29 PM	#3
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: power brake booster for 72 chevy pick up Here's a pic...not a good one, but gives you an idea of what you need. maybe someone else has a better pic. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!

07-28-2006, 05:41 PM	#4
Firefighter633 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 7	Re: power brake booster for 72 chevy pick up jep, I saw a picture somewhere like that one... Is the mount and booster one piece or do I get the mount, bolt on the booster to the mount and then the hole thing to the firewall? Would have put in a pic, if I wasnt such a moran using a computer...

07-28-2006, 07:00 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: power brake booster for 72 chevy pick up The bracket is separate from the booster. The bolts on the booster are for the bracket. Then the bracket bolts to the firewall. The bracket allows for the linkage to have room to operate. (I hope that makes sense ) __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-28-2006, 07:09 PM	#6
70C10Toejam Hellasick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Death Moans, IA Posts: 876	Re: power brake booster for 72 chevy pick up I got my booster outa junked '72. Figured the brackets etc. were worth it even if it doesn't work and need a core for a rebuilt. __________________ I keep two MAGNUMS in my desk. One's a gun, and I keep it loaded. The other's a bottle and it keeps ME loaded. I'm Tracer Bullet. (Calvin and Hobbes) This life was a test. It was only a test. If this had been an actual life, you would have received instructions on where to go and what to do. RED meat is not bad for you...FUZZY BLUE/GREEN MEAT is bad for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUILT FORD TOUGH WITH CHEVY STUFF--sticker at Goodguys

07-28-2006, 07:27 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: power brake booster for 72 chevy pick up Used boosters are a bad idea...esp the 3/4 ton and one ton daul diaphram units. I actually lost an engine to one. Had engine running, it was a little lean, was waiting on a jet assortment kit, and one of the diaphrams popped while i was spinning 4 grand on the freeway. BOOM Found piston chunks in the oil filter.

07-28-2006, 08:08 PM	#8
70C10Toejam Hellasick Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Death Moans, IA Posts: 876	Re: power brake booster for 72 chevy pick up That pretty much sucks. Have not yet installed mine, and if it dont work, its a core. $25 for a core charge, and no brackets etc. $25 for used with brackets etc. in the end, its a wash, with brackets. __________________ I keep two MAGNUMS in my desk. One's a gun, and I keep it loaded. The other's a bottle and it keeps ME loaded. I'm Tracer Bullet. (Calvin and Hobbes) This life was a test. It was only a test. If this had been an actual life, you would have received instructions on where to go and what to do. RED meat is not bad for you...FUZZY BLUE/GREEN MEAT is bad for you!!!!!!!!!!!!! BUILT FORD TOUGH WITH CHEVY STUFF--sticker at Goodguys

07-28-2006, 08:43 PM	#9
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,238	Re: power brake booster for 72 chevy pick up heres a little better picture of what you need u will need a new master cylider for the power brake unit Attached Images __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube Last edited by truckdude239; 07-28-2006 at 08:43 PM.

08-09-2006, 01:46 PM	#10
Firefighter633 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 7	Re: power brake booster for 72 chevy pick up Hi Guys! Thanks for all the help. I´ve just ordered a brake booster kit from classic performance products, it has the bracket, the vacuum part and the master cylinder, so should be possible to fit on my truck... By the way, I´m going to LA in september, anybody knows of some good parts shops or whatever in that area?

08-09-2006, 02:08 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: power brake booster for 72 chevy pick up gotta hit mooneyes, go to the perterson automaotive museum.... lots of stuff to do. Cruise ins every weekend, in-n-out burger, you gotta hit the junk yards... I could go on and on.

08-09-2006, 02:27 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: power brake booster for 72 chevy pick up here you go... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=185731 moon eyes was cool as hell! the view from my hotel room; The beaches were awsome; the hard rock cafe was great (hottie waitresses too) Plan it out, it's a fun place to go. Ignore the idiots in traffic, and have fun.

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