Newbie with a brake question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71Cheyenner · 05-10-2006, 05:49 PM

Hello to all. I am starting my first restoration; it is as my username suggests it is a 71 Cheyenne. I have a lot of questions, but for now let me start with something that's probably simple. My truck doesn't have a brake booster and I was thinking of adding one. Does the booster just install before the master cylinder? Or do I have do something to add it?

PanelDeland · 05-10-2006, 06:06 PM

The rod from the pedal to the booster is a different legnth than the rod from the pedal to the manual master cylinder.There are also some braces that help to keep the unit stable.I've seen lots without the braces but using the rod causes some problems.There should be a FAQ and you can use the search function to find better and more detailed info.

**john** · 05-10-2006, 06:26 PM

Here is a pic that shows bracket and booster and one of the braces. As mentioned the rod lenghth is different for a booster. The easiest way is to buy a booster complete with rod from 67-72 truck.

71Cheyenner · 05-10-2006, 06:35 PM

Thanks guys. The FAQ page was very informative and the pictures help. BTW John, nice looking truck you have there!

David

jhwkns · 05-10-2006, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john

The easiest way is to buy a booster complete with rod from 67-72 truck.

Grab the brake lines too while you're at it... Welcome to the forums.

05-10-2006, 05:49 PM	#1
71Cheyenner New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 12	Newbie with a brake question Hello to all. I am starting my first restoration; it is as my username suggests it is a 71 Cheyenne. I have a lot of questions, but for now let me start with something that's probably simple. My truck doesn't have a brake booster and I was thinking of adding one. Does the booster just install before the master cylinder? Or do I have do something to add it?

05-10-2006, 06:06 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Newbie with a brake question The rod from the pedal to the booster is a different legnth than the rod from the pedal to the manual master cylinder.There are also some braces that help to keep the unit stable.I've seen lots without the braces but using the rod causes some problems.There should be a FAQ and you can use the search function to find better and more detailed info. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

05-10-2006, 06:26 PM	#3
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Newbie with a brake question Here is a pic that shows bracket and booster and one of the braces. As mentioned the rod lenghth is different for a booster. The easiest way is to buy a booster complete with rod from 67-72 truck. Attached Images __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 05-10-2006 at 06:27 PM.

05-10-2006, 06:35 PM	#4
71Cheyenner New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 12	Re: Newbie with a brake question Thanks guys. The FAQ page was very informative and the pictures help. BTW John, nice looking truck you have there! David



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