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704x4 · 04-12-2002, 09:02 PM

got my power brakes in and finally got everything adjusted right!

i can't beleive how much this helps,i love it.

just in case anyone was wondering about my earlier post the master cylinders are the same part number on power as manual brakes

*racedvl* · 04-12-2002, 09:14 PM

Cool deal! I would like to convert to power brakes some day!!

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imdarren · 04-12-2002, 10:51 PM

I'm pumped also! I installed mine last weekend. Works great! Almost planted my face through the windshield a couple times! It takes a few drives to get used to the idea I don't have to push so hard. Trying to install power steering this weekend. Off to a rough start though. Darren

Longhorn Man · 04-12-2002, 11:06 PM

I was told the same thing bout the master, but everyone on here said I was full of sh!t.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite.
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imdarren · 04-12-2002, 11:34 PM

longhornmail and 70, they must be the same. I just took the old manual master cylinder off the firewall (Like Wes told me to do), and put it on the end of the booster along with the original proportioning valve. It worked beautifully the first try! No problems! Sweet upgrade. Darren

Luckymic34 · 04-13-2002, 06:57 AM

I just did mine a few weeks ago, it maks a big differance when your in traffic. I wish I would've know it was the same master cylinder, I went out and bought a new one. Anyone need a good master cylinder

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68 custom stepside PS,PB
350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI,
Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers
40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot
2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter,
4.10 gears
Virginia Beach, VA by way of
Houston, TX

Andy4639 · 04-14-2002, 03:54 AM

I had a 67 that didn't have power brakes and I found a booster for, installed it that weekend. Wife and me work at the same place a ride together some times, she went to get the truck and I was waiting for her. I started getting all these guys pointing and laughing back up through the parking lot. Here my wife is not think about what I had worked so hard at all weekend slaming the brakes on. Everybody was laughing at her, she never drove that truck again. She was %^$#@ me all the way home. I tried to explan but it didn't matter. But the master cyclinder is the same for either truck. Sorry for being so long.

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Cal69Chevy · 04-14-2002, 11:53 AM

Do you just add power brakes or disc brakes as well?

I have factory power brakes but drums and I have to exert a pretty fair amount of pressure to stop...and when the drums get hot(i.e. coming down a step winding mountain road) I can actually lose significant braking power all together.

I'm getting ready to do a front disc brake conversion...if you did this which kit did you buy and how difficult was it to install? How many hours did you spend working on it?

billogna · 04-14-2002, 12:57 PM

It took me more than 8 hours, but I used original '71 spindles, bearings, rotors, a-arms, centerlink, & brake lines. My calipers, pads, hoses, tie rod ends, master cylinder were from autozone, and my proportioning valve was from LMC truck. Also, I had to move the brake hose bracket from the rear of the carriage to the front. It was a lot of work, but it was well worth it, because '71/ '72 parts will always be available unlike aftermarket parts such as six lug rotors.

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'66 Mustang Sprint
'77 Sportster

04-12-2002, 09:02 PM	#1
704x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Greene, Iowa Posts: 150	power brakes got my power brakes in and finally got everything adjusted right! i can't beleive how much this helps,i love it. just in case anyone was wondering about my earlier post the master cylinders are the same part number on power as manual brakes __________________ 70 3/4 ton 4x4 FOR SALE Greene, IA

04-12-2002, 10:51 PM	#3
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	I'm pumped also! I installed mine last weekend. Works great! Almost planted my face through the windshield a couple times! It takes a few drives to get used to the idea I don't have to push so hard. Trying to install power steering this weekend. Off to a rough start though. Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

04-12-2002, 11:34 PM	#5
imdarren Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: SW Washington Posts: 1,006	longhornmail and 70, they must be the same. I just took the old manual master cylinder off the firewall (Like Wes told me to do), and put it on the end of the booster along with the original proportioning valve. It worked beautifully the first try! No problems! Sweet upgrade. Darren __________________ Washington State 1967 Chevy C10 LWB Rodstoration In Progress. 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super

04-13-2002, 06:57 AM	#6
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	I just did mine a few weeks ago, it maks a big differance when your in traffic. I wish I would've know it was the same master cylinder, I went out and bought a new one. Anyone need a good master cylinder ------------------ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears Virginia Beach, VA by way of Houston, TX __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

04-14-2002, 03:54 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	I had a 67 that didn't have power brakes and I found a booster for, installed it that weekend. Wife and me work at the same place a ride together some times, she went to get the truck and I was waiting for her. I started getting all these guys pointing and laughing back up through the parking lot. Here my wife is not think about what I had worked so hard at all weekend slaming the brakes on. Everybody was laughing at her, she never drove that truck again. She was %^$#@ me all the way home. I tried to explan but it didn't matter. But the master cyclinder is the same for either truck. Sorry for being so long. ------------------ Andy 71's Are for ever!!! or 67,68,69,70,72 http://geocities.com/chevy71tpi/main.html www.picturetrail.com/Andy4639 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-12-2002, 09:14 PM	#2
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	Cool deal! I would like to convert to power brakes some day!! ------------------ http://hometown.aol.com/racedvl/racedvl69index.html Woodstock,IL.northwest of Chicago It's not what you buy, it's what you build!! I did not climb to the top of the food chain, to become a vegetarian. For some pics of my truck.

04-12-2002, 11:06 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I was told the same thing bout the master, but everyone on here said I was full of sh!t. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. FINALLY got the HORNIAC...a '70 one ton Longhorn with a Pontiac 350/350 and lots of 'personality'. Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

04-14-2002, 11:53 AM	#8
Cal69Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SoCal Posts: 136	Do you just add power brakes or disc brakes as well? I have factory power brakes but drums and I have to exert a pretty fair amount of pressure to stop...and when the drums get hot(i.e. coming down a step winding mountain road) I can actually lose significant braking power all together. I'm getting ready to do a front disc brake conversion...if you did this which kit did you buy and how difficult was it to install? How many hours did you spend working on it? __________________ '69 Chevy, 4X4-SB 350 TBI-TH350 Trans-205 Transfer Case-Dana 44 Front-14 Bolt Rear-Front Disc Brakes-Factory A/C-P/S Ken's '69 Page

04-14-2002, 12:57 PM	#9
billogna Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Choctaw, OK Posts: 235	It took me more than 8 hours, but I used original '71 spindles, bearings, rotors, a-arms, centerlink, & brake lines. My calipers, pads, hoses, tie rod ends, master cylinder were from autozone, and my proportioning valve was from LMC truck. Also, I had to move the brake hose bracket from the rear of the carriage to the front. It was a lot of work, but it was well worth it, because '71/ '72 parts will always be available unlike aftermarket parts such as six lug rotors. ------------------ '69 Custom 10 SB '66 Mustang Sprint '77 Sportster __________________ '69 Chev Cust/10 swb, 350/700R4, 5"/6" '70 Chev C10 swb, 67 front, 454/700r4, 4"/5" '73 Chev stepper, 350/3 spd '84 Chev K20 350/4 spd '91 GMC 1500 Suburban 4x4, 350/700R4



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