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Sicmaro · 05-19-2009, 04:25 PM

does anyone know where i can get a power brake booster rod for my 71?

Sicmaro · 05-19-2009, 08:37 PM

I converted to power brakes about 2 years ago. A few weeks ago i noticed that the brakes were dragging a little bit. I had made an adjustable brake push rod so I adjusted it out and it was better. Yesterday when I drove it, it was pretty hot out and after about 30 mins the brakes felt like they were applied and I could smell brakes. So my question is, is there any thing you guys can think of to fix this issue. The booster is a stock set but not sure what year its from. any ideas would be great. thanks

Sicmaro · 05-20-2009, 01:39 PM

anyone?

SCOTI · 05-20-2009, 04:37 PM

I can't provide an answer to your specifc dilemma.

My experience w/my 68 that I swapped later model discs was that I used part of the original brake rod @ the top of the rod (near the dash) & welded that to the bottom half of the donor vehicles rod (where it connects to the Z pivot). I set the length so there was threaded adjustment either way w/no pressure on either end & never had any problems (half of a Power Tour one year & multiple trips to the Hoston area from DFW Tx).

This will give you a bump & maybe someone else will have an answer shortly.....

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-20-2009, 07:43 PM

If the brakes are dragging I would suspect something other then the brake booster rod. Check the booster to master cylinder rod clearance. if only one end is dragging check the brake hoses to make sure they are not plugged.

Jim

68gmsee · 05-20-2009, 07:53 PM

If the brakes are not releasing and everything adjusted correctly, suspect the rubber hoses going to the brakes from the frame. two in the front and one in the rear above the drive axle. They swell from the inside and won't let the fluid return properly. In some cases it just stops returning and locks up your brakes.

Can't tell from looking at them. To test, raise the wheels, apply the brakes with engine running and check to see if the brakes released.

05-19-2009, 04:25 PM	#1
Sicmaro Always wrenching!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 301	Brake booster rod does anyone know where i can get a power brake booster rod for my 71? __________________ 71 C-10 5.3L/4L60E 72 Camaro LS6/4L60E 06 Duramax 19 RZR XP4 turbo Dynamix 56 Belair 5.3/4L60E swap in progress

05-19-2009, 08:37 PM	#2
Sicmaro Always wrenching!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 301	Re: Brake booster rod I converted to power brakes about 2 years ago. A few weeks ago i noticed that the brakes were dragging a little bit. I had made an adjustable brake push rod so I adjusted it out and it was better. Yesterday when I drove it, it was pretty hot out and after about 30 mins the brakes felt like they were applied and I could smell brakes. So my question is, is there any thing you guys can think of to fix this issue. The booster is a stock set but not sure what year its from. any ideas would be great. thanks __________________ 71 C-10 5.3L/4L60E 72 Camaro LS6/4L60E 06 Duramax 19 RZR XP4 turbo Dynamix 56 Belair 5.3/4L60E swap in progress

05-20-2009, 01:39 PM	#3
Sicmaro Always wrenching!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 301	Re: Brake booster rod anyone? __________________ 71 C-10 5.3L/4L60E 72 Camaro LS6/4L60E 06 Duramax 19 RZR XP4 turbo Dynamix 56 Belair 5.3/4L60E swap in progress

05-20-2009, 04:37 PM	#4
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,947	Re: Brake booster rod I can't provide an answer to your specifc dilemma. My experience w/my 68 that I swapped later model discs was that I used part of the original brake rod @ the top of the rod (near the dash) & welded that to the bottom half of the donor vehicles rod (where it connects to the Z pivot). I set the length so there was threaded adjustment either way w/no pressure on either end & never had any problems (half of a Power Tour one year & multiple trips to the Hoston area from DFW Tx). This will give you a bump & maybe someone else will have an answer shortly..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

05-20-2009, 07:43 PM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Brake booster rod If the brakes are dragging I would suspect something other then the brake booster rod. Check the booster to master cylinder rod clearance. if only one end is dragging check the brake hoses to make sure they are not plugged. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

05-20-2009, 07:53 PM	#6
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Brake booster rod If the brakes are not releasing and everything adjusted correctly, suspect the rubber hoses going to the brakes from the frame. two in the front and one in the rear above the drive axle. They swell from the inside and won't let the fluid return properly. In some cases it just stops returning and locks up your brakes. Can't tell from looking at them. To test, raise the wheels, apply the brakes with engine running and check to see if the brakes released.



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