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71-longbed · 02-12-2006, 05:26 PM

i picked up a dual diaphram booster, brackets and master cyl. on evilbay awhile ago and i can't find the installation instructions .. if there ever was one

i need to know what problems i might come across ....so anyone that done this or something similar please chime in .... im a newbie to brakes

1 . im concerned i'll need a new proportioning valve
2. do i need to install the new master cylinder it came with or can i use the same one im using now ??
3. im worried the will be too much distance from the firewall .. and i'll need new brake lines .... ive read the faq on power brake swap .. but it talked about the thinner 1/2 ton booster not the fat 3/4 ton ...

krue · 02-12-2006, 07:54 PM

The prop valve isn't an issue unless you're upgrading to discs from drums. The lines will reach , but it's a little tricky to get the m/c started on the booster(I did the upgrade with a 3/4 ton booster). The only thing that wasn't long enough was the brown wire for the brake warning light. If the new master cylinder and the old one are the same depth at the back (were the rod from the booster goes) then you should be able to use your current one.

02-12-2006, 05:26 PM	#1
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	manual to dual diaphram power brake i picked up a dual diaphram booster, brackets and master cyl. on evilbay awhile ago and i can't find the installation instructions .. if there ever was one i need to know what problems i might come across ....so anyone that done this or something similar please chime in .... im a newbie to brakes 1 . im concerned i'll need a new proportioning valve 2. do i need to install the new master cylinder it came with or can i use the same one im using now ?? 3. im worried the will be too much distance from the firewall .. and i'll need new brake lines .... ive read the faq on power brake swap .. but it talked about the thinner 1/2 ton booster not the fat 3/4 ton ... Attached Images __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee. Last edited by 71-longbed; 02-12-2006 at 05:27 PM.

02-12-2006, 07:54 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: manual to dual diaphram power brake The prop valve isn't an issue unless you're upgrading to discs from drums. The lines will reach , but it's a little tricky to get the m/c started on the booster(I did the upgrade with a 3/4 ton booster). The only thing that wasn't long enough was the brown wire for the brake warning light. If the new master cylinder and the old one are the same depth at the back (were the rod from the booster goes) then you should be able to use your current one. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"



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