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Old 04-10-2018, 10:22 PM   #20
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Re: Do I really need power brakes?

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I hope not! I say that because I just installed a Wilwood manual master cylinder. According to my "expert" when you have a vacuum assist power booster you rarely get the amount of vacuum out that is required for "power" brakes. I must add that I have also gone to 4 wheel disc brakes on the 68 C10. According to two different sources those new brakes and m/c will pretty much throw me through the windshield. Of course that won't happen because I will be belted in!
The way I figure it also is that IF I don't feel this brake setup is adequate the I will simply add a hydro boost to the m/c. I don't think I can fail with this backup plan AND the hydro boost REALLY won't rob any power from my ZZ4 engine.
All of that said, the last paragraph MAY BE the most important out of all this drivel!
so are you happy with it or did you add the power to the brakes?
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