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1970blazin · 07-26-2004, 08:15 PM

My hubby put in the power brake booster he got from Autozone. It had the wrong rod, but luckily we had another available to pull the rod from.
I have front and rear drums, but the power booster is a world of difference. Feels great to me!!! My leg doesn't burn just to get her stopped.
For those of you that are trying to deciede on discs or not, I say just put in the booster and stick with the drums! Works great!
Diane

krazy_texan · 07-26-2004, 09:43 PM

thats what i did with Frankenstein but when it rains i dont like to drive the truck, those drums are a little scary when it is wet.

Bleach · 07-26-2004, 10:22 PM

Hey, how much did the whole setup cost you? I have a 69 that at one time had power brakes, but the booster and master cylinder were removed. What all did you buy and how much was it all?

PanelDeland · 07-26-2004, 10:22 PM

I have read a couple of articles over the years on venting drums.It seems as if you drill drums in a pattern to keep them balanced and in a way they don't crack.The latest was just a few days ago.The advantage is supposedly that water,dust,debris and the gasses from the brake shoes have a way out of the drum.This is touted as the advantage to discs so it makes some sense.I have never seen it nor do I have any experience with driving a ride with this mod.I believe the article said it cost about $45.00 a drum.I will try to find the article when I have a chance.

1970blazin · 07-27-2004, 12:37 AM

Bleach- I think the booster was about $80 from Autozone. We had an old power booster for the right rod, and we reused our master cylinder.
Di

**CPNE** · 07-27-2004, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 1970blazin

...I have front and rear drums, but the power booster is a world of difference. Feels great to me!!! My leg doesn't burn just to get her stopped.
For those of you that are trying to deciede on discs or not, I say just put in the booster and stick with the drums! Works great!
Diane

Good for you Dianne! Thanks for echoing my sentiments. As I said, a disk conversion is more of a psychological benefit than a safety benefit under most driving conditions, when properly maintained, and with a driver that uses their head and drives sensibly. Why go out and spend tons of money on a conversion if you don't have to? Of course on a 2wd, 5 lug rotors do have advantages for wheel choices.

vtblazer · 07-27-2004, 10:00 AM

My 70 swb 4x4 has drums also, when I first got it I was planning on doing a disc swap like everyone else does but now that I've drivin it around and gotten used to them, I'm keeping the drums.

:p
Mine already has a power booster and everytime I drive it I find myself thinking... "whats so bad about these brakes anyway?"

07-26-2004, 08:15 PM	#1
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	I have power brakes!!! My hubby put in the power brake booster he got from Autozone. It had the wrong rod, but luckily we had another available to pull the rod from. I have front and rear drums, but the power booster is a world of difference. Feels great to me!!! My leg doesn't burn just to get her stopped. For those of you that are trying to deciede on discs or not, I say just put in the booster and stick with the drums! Works great! Diane __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

07-26-2004, 09:43 PM	#2
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	thats what i did with Frankenstein but when it rains i dont like to drive the truck, those drums are a little scary when it is wet. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

07-26-2004, 10:22 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	I have read a couple of articles over the years on venting drums.It seems as if you drill drums in a pattern to keep them balanced and in a way they don't crack.The latest was just a few days ago.The advantage is supposedly that water,dust,debris and the gasses from the brake shoes have a way out of the drum.This is touted as the advantage to discs so it makes some sense.I have never seen it nor do I have any experience with driving a ride with this mod.I believe the article said it cost about $45.00 a drum.I will try to find the article when I have a chance. __________________ 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"

07-27-2004, 12:37 AM	#5
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Bleach- I think the booster was about $80 from Autozone. We had an old power booster for the right rod, and we reused our master cylinder. Di __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

07-27-2004, 10:00 AM	#7
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Drums My 70 swb 4x4 has drums also, when I first got it I was planning on doing a disc swap like everyone else does but now that I've drivin it around and gotten used to them, I'm keeping the drums. :p Mine already has a power booster and everytime I drive it I find myself thinking... "whats so bad about these brakes anyway?"

07-26-2004, 10:22 PM	#3
Bleach this guy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Southwest VA Posts: 122	Hey, how much did the whole setup cost you? I have a 69 that at one time had power brakes, but the booster and master cylinder were removed. What all did you buy and how much was it all?



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