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Hair · 03-06-2009, 09:10 AM

My truck has disc in front and drum in rear, but no booster.

Can I just buy a booster for this year truck at NAPA or somewhere and bolt it on behind my master cylinder, and hookup a vacuum line to it, and have power brakes? Is it that easy?

PanelDeland · 03-06-2009, 09:24 AM

Yes and no.You can do that but you will need the brackets and also the booster to pedal rod is different.Check the FAQ's index for better info so you can be sure you are getting the "Right Stuff"They are fairly common so someone should have a set of the brackets.You can look in the parts board and see.Or better yet become a supporter and post a want-to-buy.
Since you are in Tn. you might contact Tim Christian(a BB vendor) and ask if he has a set.

Andy4639 · 03-06-2009, 02:35 PM

Diddo on what PanelDeland said.

03-06-2009, 09:10 AM	#1
Hair Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tullahoma, TN Posts: 406	Brake booster question My truck has disc in front and drum in rear, but no booster. Can I just buy a booster for this year truck at NAPA or somewhere and bolt it on behind my master cylinder, and hookup a vacuum line to it, and have power brakes? Is it that easy?

03-06-2009, 09:24 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Brake booster question Yes and no.You can do that but you will need the brackets and also the booster to pedal rod is different.Check the FAQ's index for better info so you can be sure you are getting the "Right Stuff"They are fairly common so someone should have a set of the brackets.You can look in the parts board and see.Or better yet become a supporter and post a want-to-buy. Since you are in Tn. you might contact Tim Christian(a BB vendor) and ask if he has a set. __________________ 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" Last edited by PanelDeland; 03-06-2009 at 09:27 AM.

03-06-2009, 02:35 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Brake booster question Diddo on what PanelDeland said. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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