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10-26-2008, 11:59 PM
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A new C10 Addict!
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Power brakes ?'s
So I know this is gonna sound stupid but how do you know if you have power brakes? What do I look for? I was told today I have power brakes on my truck by a guy at my work but I don't think I do. It certainly don't feel like power brakes. trucks a 67' long box thanks in advance guys
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10-27-2008, 12:03 AM
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Re: Power brakes ?'s
Look for the brake booster, its the big round thing in front of your master cylinder, open your hood and it should be on the uper drivers corner. btw what part of vancouver are you in, i live in hazel dell but i go to orchards alot, if you ever see a ornage and black 71 wave or somthing. i go to columbia river high, i see a teal 67 lwb right outside after school on 99th st all the time is that you?
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10-27-2008, 12:23 AM
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Re: Power brakes ?'s
I live off 4th plain and Andresen. Yea I have the huge brake booster behind my master cylinder. I can rebuild a motor with no problem but when it comes to brakes I'm still learning. Well here's a couple pics maybe this helps.
 
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10-27-2008, 12:48 AM
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Re: Power brakes ?'s
ya that looks like you have power brakes, if you have manual brakes it would just be the master cylinder against the firewall and thats it.
heres a pic of non power brakes, you can see the difference. 
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10-27-2008, 01:15 AM
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Re: Power brakes ?'s
well crap then I have brake problems because they definitely don't feel like power brakes. Thanks for the help 1971C20. If you're ever over on mill plain by Schucks next to Burgerville stop in if you see my truck See pic for my truck ---->
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10-27-2008, 01:19 AM
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Out of the carpool lane.
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Re: Power brakes ?'s
You have power drum brakes. You're probably used to power disc brakes. Drums are fine for in-town driving but not good for panic stops at high speeds. You could install all new hardware and shoes and turn the drums to get a good solid pedal again, but that's $$ and retrofitting disks to these is about the same $$ and an afternoon of labor.
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10-27-2008, 01:41 PM
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Re: Power brakes ?'s
I think once I get the issue sorted out I'll talk to Dc Trucks and see how much they want for a disk brake setup. Thanks guys
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10-27-2008, 09:24 PM
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Re: Power brakes ?'s
No problem, and i will keep an eye out for your truck, thats a good idea to talk to dc truck, he knows alot and has one hell of a camaro, looks to be 69 with a 502, very very sweeeet.
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10-28-2008, 03:27 AM
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Out of the carpool lane.
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Re: Power brakes ?'s
Yep, Dave is a good guy and fair.
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