Converting brakes

[dirt_migirt]

I was wondering if anyone could me the cheapest way and easiest to convert from manual brakes to power brakes on my 1977 c10
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[dirt_migirt]

does anybody know if I have to change the pedals when converting from manual brakes to power brakes and does anyone have any advice/parts list needed to make the swap

[ol'blazer]

you dont even have a brake booster?

[dirt_migirt]

No it was past 3 on a Saturday here in my town and all shops part stores and salvage yards are closed
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[Shyguy]

Originally Posted by dirt_migirt

does anybody know if I have to change the pedals when converting from manual brakes to power brakes and does anyone have any advice/parts list needed to make the swap

You won't have to change the brake pedal. If you get a booster from the junk yard make sure you get the booster, the brackets and the rod. Also the the hose with the, I call it valve in it.

If the booster is bad it can be used for a core.

[esbstuff]

Originally Posted by Shyguy

You won't have to change the brake pedal. If you get a booster from the junk yard make sure you get the booster, the brackets and the rod. Also the the hose with the, I call it valve in it.

If the booster is bad it can be used for a core.

I will have to disagree. The brake pedal is differant. The rod pin that is made on the pedal is a differant size.

[wraprail]

I converted from power to manual on my 85. I think yours would be the same.
The brake pedal is the same. The power booster push rod connects to a large pin that is welded on the pedal.
The manual pushrod connects with a special bolt and goes in a hole in the pedal. The manual pushrod is located above where the power booster connects. This gives the manual brakes the lower pedal ratio that they require

[Shyguy]

Originally Posted by esbstuff

I will have to disagree. The brake pedal is differant. The rod pin that is made on the pedal is a differant size.

You sure could be right. When we made the brakes on my '71 power we used the same brake pedal. We installed a booster with bracket and push rod we got at a swap meet. It works, but the brakes are a little touchy.

We converted manual brakes on a '69 and '70 the same way with drum brakes to power brakes and they both work ok.

Of course when my son and I get together we tend to do a lot of stuff people say can not be done since we don't know any better.

I am not as familar with the '73 and newer trucks, but I am learning more as my journey continues working on the '75 C-30 dually I bought.