Vacuum booster recommendations? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

suburban99 · 06-04-2016, 12:42 AM

I need to put power brakes on my '62...Already have the 2 circuit master cylinder from a "78 and front end is "78 disc. Rear is Oldsmobile 12 bolt with 11"x2" drum brakes. I don't have a ton of room as my PCM for the 5.3 is mounted on the inner fender close to where the booster goes. Maybe a 7"?

blown240 · 06-04-2016, 12:55 AM

IF you have room, the dual diaphragm 8" from Pirate Jack is a good way to go. They have ones that have runs in the paint for pretty cheap. Ive had them on a couple cars, including my 61, and they work great. I have it mounted to a Captainfab bracket....

64shortbox · 06-04-2016, 10:39 AM

Or if you're Cheap like me I picked up a dual diaphragm vacuum booster from a 1993 Chevy Astro Van at Pick N Pull it's about 8" in dia. and it was $23.00 but the newer Astro's use hydro boost rather than a vacuum system. Just a thought.

**Captainfab** · 06-05-2016, 01:24 AM

There is a list of compatible boosters in post #183 on page 8 of my for sale thread for my '63-'66 booster brackets. I'm not sure if that same list is in the '60-'62 standard booster bracket for sale thread, I believe it is. Are you running an auto trans or a manual trans?

suburban99 · 06-05-2016, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

There is a list of compatible boosters in post #183 on page 8 of my for sale thread for my '63-'66 booster brackets. I'm not sure if that same list is in the '60-'62 standard booster bracket for sale thread, I believe it is. Are you running an auto trans or a manual trans?

Transmission is a 4L60e from the donor truck

**slepysal** · 06-05-2016, 02:23 AM

I went with an 8 inch dual unit works great and doesn't take up a lot of room
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**Captainfab** · 06-05-2016, 11:16 PM

Then this is the booster bracket you will need.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...49#post3479149

The list of compatible boosters is in post #70. That list also comes with every booster bracket.

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Originally Posted by suburban99

Transmission is a 4L60e from the donor truck

suburban99 · 06-06-2016, 12:14 AM

Thanks guys I think I will get an s10 or blazer style as the local pick and pull is full of them. I have the donor truck's booster but it is too large...(2000 Sierra)
I be calling on the captain for a bracket...

06-04-2016, 12:55 AM	#2
blown240 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA Posts: 772	Re: Vacuum booster recommendations? IF you have room, the dual diaphragm 8" from Pirate Jack is a good way to go. They have ones that have runs in the paint for pretty cheap. Ive had them on a couple cars, including my 61, and they work great. I have it mounted to a Captainfab bracket.... __________________ '61 Panel - Helms Bakery Truck - Daily Driver - FOR SALE

06-04-2016, 10:39 AM	#3
64shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulare, CA Posts: 734	Re: Vacuum booster recommendations? Or if you're Cheap like me I picked up a dual diaphragm vacuum booster from a 1993 Chevy Astro Van at Pick N Pull it's about 8" in dia. and it was $23.00 but the newer Astro's use hydro boost rather than a vacuum system. Just a thought.

06-05-2016, 01:24 AM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Vacuum booster recommendations? There is a list of compatible boosters in post #183 on page 8 of my for sale thread for my '63-'66 booster brackets. I'm not sure if that same list is in the '60-'62 standard booster bracket for sale thread, I believe it is. Are you running an auto trans or a manual trans? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

06-05-2016, 02:23 AM	#6
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Vacuum booster recommendations? I went with an 8 inch dual unit works great and doesn't take up a lot of room __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-06-2016, 12:14 AM	#8
suburban99 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mission BC Posts: 452	Re: Vacuum booster recommendations? Thanks guys I think I will get an s10 or blazer style as the local pick and pull is full of them. I have the donor truck's booster but it is too large...(2000 Sierra) I be calling on the captain for a bracket... __________________ 1962 C10 Longbox LS 5.3 4L60E----Sold$$ 2014 Ram 4x4 3500 Laramie Diesel..Momma's truck 2015 Ram 4x4 1500 1997 Boxster. 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe LS 6.0 1950 GMC 3100 S10 & LS swapped

06-04-2016, 12:42 AM	#1
suburban99 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mission BC Posts: 452	Vacuum booster recommendations? I need to put power brakes on my '62...Already have the 2 circuit master cylinder from a "78 and front end is "78 disc. Rear is Oldsmobile 12 bolt with 11"x2" drum brakes. I don't have a ton of room as my PCM for the 5.3 is mounted on the inner fender close to where the booster goes. Maybe a 7"? __________________ 1962 C10 Longbox LS 5.3 4L60E----Sold$$ 2014 Ram 4x4 3500 Laramie Diesel..Momma's truck 2015 Ram 4x4 1500 1997 Boxster. 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe LS 6.0 1950 GMC 3100 S10 & LS swapped



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