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67chevy2wd · 08-20-2010, 06:23 PM

I plan to run 37" or bigger tires on my 71 GMC. What kind of a brake setup should I go with so I still have good braking power? Also the brake booster is not working right now. Is there an upgraded one I can go with?

Chevy1TonFun · 08-20-2010, 06:45 PM

You can go with a Hydro Boost upgrade. Make sure you have disc in the front. As for the back it back and forth on disc vs. drum in the back. I say disc.

67chevy2wd · 08-20-2010, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ridin' High

You can go with a Hydro Boost upgrade. Make sure you have disc in the front. As for the back it back and forth on disc vs. drum in the back. I say disc.

I have discs up front. What is hydro boost?

Chevy1TonFun · 08-20-2010, 09:20 PM

Read through this thread. If you go new it can be pricey, but I have seen it done for cheap.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372984

08-20-2010, 06:23 PM	#1
67chevy2wd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: New Salem, ND Posts: 1,558	What brake setup for larger tires? I plan to run 37" or bigger tires on my 71 GMC. What kind of a brake setup should I go with so I still have good braking power? Also the brake booster is not working right now. Is there an upgraded one I can go with? __________________ 07 Chevy classic LBZ Duramax (a few mods) '67 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (in pieces) '69 Chevy 1/2 ton 2wd (on hold) '71 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 ‘71 GMC 1/2 ton 2wd suburban

08-20-2010, 06:45 PM	#2
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: What brake setup for larger tires? You can go with a Hydro Boost upgrade. Make sure you have disc in the front. As for the back it back and forth on disc vs. drum in the back. I say disc. __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12

08-20-2010, 09:20 PM	#4
Chevy1TonFun Grease Monkey Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno CA Posts: 750	Re: What brake setup for larger tires? Read through this thread. If you go new it can be pricey, but I have seen it done for cheap. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372984 __________________ Tow Rig: 2012 Chevy 2500HD CCSB LTZ Z71 4x4 Duramax Ultimate Offroad Build: 1978 Chevy Silverado K30 Crewcab Build Link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654053 Mud Truck: 1972 Chevy Cheyenne K30 4x4, 468/400/205, D60/D70HD, 18" Custom Lift, 17x39" IROKs FOR SALE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ton-4x4&cat=12



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