Would this booster work on my '65 C20? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

scottveazie · 09-10-2012, 01:42 AM

I know it says it's for a car, but would it work? I have a single master (keeping it that way) and a 283 V8

**Captainfab** · 09-10-2012, 01:55 AM

We need a little more info.......what is the application for the booster?

scottveazie · 09-10-2012, 11:05 AM

I always forget the link....

http://www.ebay.com/itm/320975128082...84.m1423.l2649
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**Captainfab** · 09-10-2012, 11:57 PM

That is just an aftermarket universal booster with mounting brackets for the car specified. I would not use a dinky 7" booster on your C20. You will likely not feel much difference than the manual brakes. What I would recommend is an original style 11" booster from say a '67-'70 C20. Those years of C20's were also available with dual diaphram boosters. The dual diaphram gives more braking assist with a given engine vacuum as compared to a single diaphram of the same diameter.

scottveazie · 09-11-2012, 09:06 AM

Sounds good, that's why I asked the pros here! Thanks! I will start looking for a 67-70 booster or the like.
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luvbowties · 09-11-2012, 10:27 AM

C'fab gave u good advice. A 1981 C10 booster from AutoZone, ~$75.99, fits well--has 3 pairs of holes for mtg. to firewall, & on my '66 the center pair bolted right up. (May hafta modify the pedal pushrod slightly, using a coupling nut from Lowe's.) The mc fits right on also. Go by a salvage yard or garage & get for free--or couple $ at most--a discarded booster to avoid their $21 core charge. Later, when u decide to make 'Grandpa's' truck MUCH, MUCH safer by converting to a dual-line mc, an A-Zone mc for a 1967 C20 with drum-drum brakes, for about $16 will work nicely.
Good luck.

luvbowties · 09-11-2012, 10:58 AM

MODIFY 1ST REPLY!!! Sorry, Scott, but I double-checked my truck & the booster I used was A-Zone's part#54-71069, still for a 1981 half-ton; and its cost is the $79.99-one w/core charge of $15.00. Its overall diameter seems smaller than 1st one I quoted PLUS it is a dual diaphragm whereas cheaper one I believe is just a single. Thank goodness for keeping receipts (and still having access to my pickup!) Sorry!

09-10-2012, 01:42 AM	#1
scottveazie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 92	Would this booster work on my '65 C20? I know it says it's for a car, but would it work? I have a single master (keeping it that way) and a 283 V8 __________________ Grandpa's 1965 Chevrolet C20 in the family since new

09-10-2012, 01:55 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Would this booster work on my '65 C20? We need a little more info.......what is the application for the booster? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-10-2012, 11:05 AM	#3
scottveazie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 92	Re: Would this booster work on my '65 C20? I always forget the link.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/320975128082...84.m1423.l2649 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Grandpa's 1965 Chevrolet C20 in the family since new

09-10-2012, 11:57 PM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Would this booster work on my '65 C20? That is just an aftermarket universal booster with mounting brackets for the car specified. I would not use a dinky 7" booster on your C20. You will likely not feel much difference than the manual brakes. What I would recommend is an original style 11" booster from say a '67-'70 C20. Those years of C20's were also available with dual diaphram boosters. The dual diaphram gives more braking assist with a given engine vacuum as compared to a single diaphram of the same diameter. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-11-2012, 10:27 AM	#6
luvbowties Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: southeasternfoothillsofusa Posts: 1,557	Re: Would this booster work on my '65 C20? C'fab gave u good advice. A 1981 C10 booster from AutoZone, ~$75.99, fits well--has 3 pairs of holes for mtg. to firewall, & on my '66 the center pair bolted right up. (May hafta modify the pedal pushrod slightly, using a coupling nut from Lowe's.) The mc fits right on also. Go by a salvage yard or garage & get for free--or couple $ at most--a discarded booster to avoid their $21 core charge. Later, when u decide to make 'Grandpa's' truck MUCH, MUCH safer by converting to a dual-line mc, an A-Zone mc for a 1967 C20 with drum-drum brakes, for about $16 will work nicely. Good luck. Last edited by luvbowties; 09-11-2012 at 10:36 AM. Reason: added prices

09-11-2012, 09:06 AM	#5
scottveazie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 92	Re: Would this booster work on my '65 C20? Sounds good, that's why I asked the pros here! Thanks! I will start looking for a 67-70 booster or the like. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Grandpa's 1965 Chevrolet C20 in the family since new

09-11-2012, 10:58 AM	#7
luvbowties Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: southeasternfoothillsofusa Posts: 1,557	Re: Would this booster work on my '65 C20? MODIFY 1ST REPLY!!! Sorry, Scott, but I double-checked my truck & the booster I used was A-Zone's part#54-71069, still for a 1981 half-ton; and its cost is the $79.99-one w/core charge of $15.00. Its overall diameter seems smaller than 1st one I quoted PLUS it is a dual diaphragm whereas cheaper one I believe is just a single. Thank goodness for keeping receipts (and still having access to my pickup!) Sorry!



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