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Old 07-21-2002, 08:14 PM   #1
nevada70chev
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power brake question

i've got manual brakes on my 70 lwb, how hard is it to change out the master cylinder to one with a booster? i actually have the parts, but don't know the process etc. thanks for you help.
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Old 07-22-2002, 10:10 PM   #2
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If you are staying with drum brakes, you can just unbolt master cyl. from firewall and leave lines attached and move everything forward and install booster and bracket. You will also need the longer brake pedal rod. I did this before installing disc brakes, worked good.
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