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mjo8585 · 06-27-2011, 04:21 PM

hey I have no power brakes in my '68 C-10 an was wondering if you have to have a brake booster to run them with the front disc setup. Thanks for all the info!!

ChevLoRay · 06-27-2011, 04:41 PM

No. You can run disc brakes with and without hydrovac boosters.

Vintage Windmills · 06-27-2011, 04:52 PM

Now that you mention it, does anyone have a hydro boost setup? I'm talking about one that feeds off the PS pump. Theres one in my 01 silverado and its nice because its compact and doesnt take up mush space. That would be a neat intall in your truck if you are concerned about space and could make it work.

ChevLoRay · 06-27-2011, 04:54 PM

Seems I saw a post on one of the forums about using a van-type of hydroboost. Late model, I'm assuming.

fastwillie 696969 · 06-27-2011, 07:46 PM

chevy astro vans

firedog · 06-27-2011, 08:35 PM

I drive my truck from stl to KC 1x a year without power brakes but with disk brakes on the front and 18" rims with no complaints !
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Longhorn Man · 06-27-2011, 11:27 PM

poweer brakes was optional all years and models of trucks. Soem years of burbs had it standard, but the trucks didn't. You could get cars well into the 80's and probably 90's with manual disk brakes.

Vintage Windmills · 06-28-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

poweer brakes was optional all years and models of trucks. Soem years of burbs had it standard, but the trucks didn't. You could get cars well into the 80's and probably 90's with manual disk brakes.

Unless its a 71 or 72 C20 or C30, right? Pretty sure those were standard power.

Longhorn Man · 06-28-2011, 09:03 AM

i don't have my books in front of me, but I'm 99% positive that power brakes were optional on all of the pickups well into the late 80's

**screaminchevypickup** · 06-28-2011, 10:09 AM

I have never seen a 73 up chevy truck without power breaks from factory
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Longhorn Man · 06-28-2011, 11:19 AM

seen a few... I almost bought a 74 short fleet with a 250/th350. The trans was the only option on it. Manual steering and brakes.
Also knew a guy with a long/fleet... 82 or so if memory serves... had a six cylinder/4 speed, and not much else, again, maunal steering and brakes.

cheyenne shortstep · 06-28-2011, 11:24 PM

Longhorn Man is correct, I have had a few '71+ trucks with manual brakes.

Vintage Windmills · 06-28-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cheyenne shortstep

Longhorn Man is correct, I have had a few '71+ trucks with manual brakes.

any 3/4 tons or heavier?

Shyguy · 06-29-2011, 12:36 AM

My '71 has manual disc brakes, they work real good.

prostreetC-10 · 06-29-2011, 09:50 AM

This thread makes me think of how many times I have almost had to pull off the road and puke because of how close I came to hitting someone while trying to stop my truck with 4 corner drum brakes.

brad_man_72 · 06-29-2011, 10:08 AM

don't need a booster but def need the right master cylinder and porportioning valve.

prostreetC-10 · 06-29-2011, 10:32 AM

+2,+3,+4.....

Shyguy · 06-29-2011, 12:32 PM

Drum brakes definetely need a booster if you want to stop anytime soon pulling a trailer. If they are in perfect working condition they will do for daily driving once you get use to them, but it does take a while since all of the newer vehicles stop so quick and easy.

When we start working on my '67 this year a booster will be one of the first things we do.

Longhorn Man · 06-29-2011, 04:37 PM

<--- manual 4 wheel drums... with the exception of brake fade (only when pushing it too hard) I have NEVER had a problem with mine.
The ONLY reason I am swapping to disks is due to the cost and lack of avalibility of the parts for my drums.

06-27-2011, 04:21 PM	#1
mjo8585 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: newport,minnesota Posts: 65	do you have to have a booster for front discs hey I have no power brakes in my '68 C-10 an was wondering if you have to have a brake booster to run them with the front disc setup. Thanks for all the info!!

06-27-2011, 04:41 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: do you have to have a booster for front discs No. You can run disc brakes with and without hydrovac boosters. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-27-2011, 04:52 PM	#3
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: do you have to have a booster for front discs Now that you mention it, does anyone have a hydro boost setup? I'm talking about one that feeds off the PS pump. Theres one in my 01 silverado and its nice because its compact and doesnt take up mush space. That would be a neat intall in your truck if you are concerned about space and could make it work. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

06-27-2011, 04:54 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: do you have to have a booster for front discs Seems I saw a post on one of the forums about using a van-type of hydroboost. Late model, I'm assuming. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-27-2011, 07:46 PM	#5
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: do you have to have a booster for front discs chevy astro vans __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

06-27-2011, 08:35 PM	#6
firedog Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 1,005	Re: do you have to have a booster for front discs I drive my truck from stl to KC 1x a year without power brakes but with disk brakes on the front and 18" rims with no complaints ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ SOLD 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet 350/350 combo Tach/tilt/buddy buckets Bagged/18" Wheels Black on Black Project "Pandemic" the Farm Rat 1927 Chevy Capitol Truck Rat rod '30 Model A Frame Dual Carb 5.3 LS http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=804162 2007 GMC 4 DOOR 2WD BUILT 5.3 STAGE 3 CAM 93 TUNE LIFTED 22X12 WHEELS 33" TIRES 2023 Jeep RENEGADE Wifes ride

06-27-2011, 11:27 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: do you have to have a booster for front discs poweer brakes was optional all years and models of trucks. Soem years of burbs had it standard, but the trucks didn't. You could get cars well into the 80's and probably 90's with manual disk brakes.

06-28-2011, 09:03 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: do you have to have a booster for front discs i don't have my books in front of me, but I'm 99% positive that power brakes were optional on all of the pickups well into the late 80's

06-28-2011, 10:09 AM	#10
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: do you have to have a booster for front discs I have never seen a 73 up chevy truck without power breaks from factory Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

06-28-2011, 11:19 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: do you have to have a booster for front discs seen a few... I almost bought a 74 short fleet with a 250/th350. The trans was the only option on it. Manual steering and brakes. Also knew a guy with a long/fleet... 82 or so if memory serves... had a six cylinder/4 speed, and not much else, again, maunal steering and brakes.

06-28-2011, 11:24 PM	#12
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: do you have to have a booster for front discs Longhorn Man is correct, I have had a few '71+ trucks with manual brakes.

06-29-2011, 12:36 AM	#14
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: do you have to have a booster for front discs My '71 has manual disc brakes, they work real good. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

06-29-2011, 09:50 AM	#15
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: do you have to have a booster for front discs This thread makes me think of how many times I have almost had to pull off the road and puke because of how close I came to hitting someone while trying to stop my truck with 4 corner drum brakes. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

06-29-2011, 10:08 AM	#16
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: do you have to have a booster for front discs don't need a booster but def need the right master cylinder and porportioning valve. __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

06-29-2011, 10:32 AM	#17
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: do you have to have a booster for front discs +2,+3,+4..... __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!



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06-29-2011, 12:32 PM	#18
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: do you have to have a booster for front discs Drum brakes definetely need a booster if you want to stop anytime soon pulling a trailer. If they are in perfect working condition they will do for daily driving once you get use to them, but it does take a while since all of the newer vehicles stop so quick and easy. When we start working on my '67 this year a booster will be one of the first things we do. __________________ '67 Chevy C-20 short stepper - build complete, 454/SM-465. '75 C-30 Single Cab DRW-350 small block/NP-435. '77 GMC-6500 Dump Truck, 427 Tall Deck. '92 GMC K-3500 Duallie, 454/4L80E.

06-29-2011, 04:37 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: do you have to have a booster for front discs <--- manual 4 wheel drums... with the exception of brake fade (only when pushing it too hard) I have NEVER had a problem with mine. The ONLY reason I am swapping to disks is due to the cost and lack of avalibility of the parts for my drums.

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