Power Brakes......Yes or No? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CVA59 · 03-02-2011, 06:34 PM

OK, I have installed a Comp Cams "Big Mutha Thumpr" cam in my 64. Since this cam is so big and requires a great deal of vacum, I now figure i have 3 options for my power brakes;

#1- Install a vacum canister (looks bad under the hood)
#2- Install a vacum pump (expensive)
#3- Loose the power booster (no power)

So, if i choose option #3, how disappointed will i be running manual brake setup?

BTW........The entire brake system is off an 86 Chevy donor truck.

Slow Build · 03-02-2011, 07:25 PM

Option #4
Hydro boost. I got mine off an Astro van (not installed yet). Runs off power steering pump. No vacuum connection.
Here's a thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=hydro+boost

CVA59 · 03-02-2011, 08:19 PM

Good idea. I will check it out. Thanks

duallyjams · 03-02-2011, 08:36 PM

x2 on the hydro boost.

CVA59 · 03-02-2011, 08:37 PM

After reading that post, hydro is looking better and better.

03-02-2011, 08:37 PM	#5
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Re: Power Brakes......Yes or No? After reading that post, hydro is looking better and better. __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

03-02-2011, 06:34 PM	#1
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Power Brakes......Yes or No? OK, I have installed a Comp Cams "Big Mutha Thumpr" cam in my 64. Since this cam is so big and requires a great deal of vacum, I now figure i have 3 options for my power brakes; #1- Install a vacum canister (looks bad under the hood) #2- Install a vacum pump (expensive) #3- Loose the power booster (no power) So, if i choose option #3, how disappointed will i be running manual brake setup? BTW........The entire brake system is off an 86 Chevy donor truck. __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

03-02-2011, 07:25 PM	#2
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Power Brakes......Yes or No? Option #4 Hydro boost. I got mine off an Astro van (not installed yet). Runs off power steering pump. No vacuum connection. Here's a thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=hydro+boost __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil. Last edited by Slow Build; 03-02-2011 at 07:27 PM.

03-02-2011, 08:19 PM	#3
CVA59 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Longview, Texas Posts: 775	Re: Power Brakes......Yes or No? Good idea. I will check it out. Thanks __________________ Zack www.23t.weebly.com _________________________________

03-02-2011, 08:36 PM	#4
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Power Brakes......Yes or No? x2 on the hydro boost. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!



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