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WarMonger · 10-19-2016, 11:08 AM

Where is the best place to get anew booster and proportioning valve? This is for my 70 C20 3/4 ton

**Steeveedee** · 10-19-2016, 08:32 PM

You can get an unloaded booster from NAPA. That's where I got mine.

Alco, https://www.google.com/search?q=70+c...utf-8&oe=utf-8

davepl · 10-19-2016, 09:46 PM

For my 1970 3/4 2500 I bought one from www.brakeboosters.com

I forget where I got the prop valve, but I know they're not cheap (like $250 from memory).

**FirstOwner69** · 10-19-2016, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by WarMonger

Where is the best place to get anew booster and proportioning valve? This is for my 70 C20 3/4 ton

70s had 4 wheel drum brakes. Has yours been converted to front discs, or is it still original? The hardware you are asking about is different disc vs. drum.

**Stocker** · 10-20-2016, 12:33 AM

^^ What he said. There was no proportioning valve with your drum/drum system, it came with a distribution block. Similar appearance but different inside.....

WarMonger · 10-20-2016, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

^^ What he said. There was no proportioning valve with your drum/drum system, it came with a distribution block. Similar appearance but different inside.....

Correct, mine is drum drum, so I need the distribution block. Do you know where to get that at?

**FirstOwner69** · 10-20-2016, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by WarMonger

Correct, mine is drum drum, so I need the distribution block. Do you know where to get that at?

Inline Tube...
http://www.inlinetube.com/_p/prd14/2...on-block-pr112

I thought they also sold the bracket, but I don't see it on their website. Might be worth a call though. Those they have for the cars don't look right.

davepl · 10-20-2016, 05:09 PM

I should point out, as other's have noticed, that mine is a '72 front disc conversion, it also had drums and no prop valve originally. Sorry, I completely forgot it wasn't original to my truck!

**Grumpy old man** · 10-20-2016, 05:21 PM

Save your money use piratejack.net call them and describe what you need or what problem your having and they'll take care of you ! Great prices and great custom service .

davepl · 10-20-2016, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Save your money use piratejack.net call them and describe what you need or what problem your having and they'll take care of you ! Great prices and great custom service .

What are you suggesting, that he rebuild his own booster? Just opening one requires an arbor press and courage.... and it's not the safest thing in the world either, there's a ton of potential energy in there. Enough that it can fly all the way across your shop and hit your Camaro.

WarMonger · 10-20-2016, 06:20 PM

another brake question. Is there a difference in the lines ( like dia) between a 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton? Or do they all use the same size lines?

GASoline71 · 10-20-2016, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

What are you suggesting, that he rebuild his own booster? Just opening one requires an arbor press and courage.... and it's not the safest thing in the world either, there's a ton of potential energy in there. Enough that it can fly all the way across your shop and hit your Camaro.

Did you check the link? www.piratejack.com

That's not what he is suggesting at all...

Gary

**Grumpy old man** · 10-20-2016, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

What are you suggesting, that he rebuild his own booster? Just opening one requires an arbor press and courage.... and it's not the safest thing in the world either, there's a ton of potential energy in there. Enough that it can fly all the way across your shop and hit your Camaro.

I don't own any Camaros , I had a few and moved up to classic Corvettes , Who said anything about rebuilding anything ?

10-19-2016, 11:08 AM	#1
WarMonger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 818	Booster and Proportioning valve Where is the best place to get anew booster and proportioning valve? This is for my 70 C20 3/4 ton __________________ ..................... ____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1970 C20 -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|_(0)\|__\|_(0)] 1972 K5

10-19-2016, 08:32 PM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,153	Re: Booster and Proportioning valve You can get an unloaded booster from NAPA. That's where I got mine. Alco, https://www.google.com/search?q=70+c...utf-8&oe=utf-8 __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

10-19-2016, 09:46 PM	#3
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Booster and Proportioning valve For my 1970 3/4 2500 I bought one from www.brakeboosters.com I forget where I got the prop valve, but I know they're not cheap (like $250 from memory). Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

10-20-2016, 12:33 AM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,526	Re: Booster and Proportioning valve ^^ What he said. There was no proportioning valve with your drum/drum system, it came with a distribution block. Similar appearance but different inside..... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-20-2016, 05:09 PM	#8
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Booster and Proportioning valve I should point out, as other's have noticed, that mine is a '72 front disc conversion, it also had drums and no prop valve originally. Sorry, I completely forgot it wasn't original to my truck! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

10-20-2016, 05:21 PM	#9
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Booster and Proportioning valve Save your money use piratejack.net call them and describe what you need or what problem your having and they'll take care of you ! Great prices and great custom service . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

10-20-2016, 06:20 PM	#11
WarMonger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 818	Re: Booster and Proportioning valve another brake question. Is there a difference in the lines ( like dia) between a 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton? Or do they all use the same size lines? __________________ ..................... ____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1970 C20 -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|_(0)\|__\|_(0)] 1972 K5



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