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BrianStep72 · 06-29-2002, 02:16 PM

Guys and gals,

I have a '72 chevy C10 without power brakes, I'd like to convert it over to power setup.

SO, my question is. What years brake booster will work on my truck? I found a 68 today, but it is a little wider booster than i have seen on 72 stock.

I also found a 77 chevy that looks very similar setup. Is it truly 69-72 the only ones that work?

SO, after I locate the truck that is needed, and take off the booster, What else is needed to convert the stock over? Do I need all the conectors all the way back to the pedal?

Does anybody have a quick minute to write up what I need to do?
or does somebody have a link?

Brian

72Lester · 06-29-2002, 02:27 PM

I researched replacing my brake booster on my 72 a couple of years ago, and was disgusted by the prices - for some reason their a little more spendy for a '72 stock. I eventually went with a later model Chevy booster that worked just fine. I've seen some guys that used boosters out of other cars with success. As far as swapping from manual over to power, I haven't had the pleasure yet but I'm sure it'll happen when my project gets that far.

Longhorn Man · 06-29-2002, 06:40 PM

The 72 would not be the same as the 68 for the fact that the 72 had discs up front, and a differant booster.
To be safe, i would only get one off of a 71 or 72 onless someone can tell you 100% for sure that something else would work.
I tried to put a disk/drum booster on a drum/drum truck. No luck.

fluffytx1 · 06-30-2002, 10:49 PM

i got one out of a 68 gmc 3/4

BrianStep72 · 07-09-2002, 12:41 AM

Guys and Gals,
I just bought a 72 chevy brake booster at a show for $50 I also have brackets and both rods for my truck. I notice that Napa wants $124 bucks for the new booster drum, AND SO, I want to test the old one before I invest $124 in this one. Does anyone know a halfway decent way of testing this one before I put it on the truck? OR is installing and trying it out worth $124?

The rods in both sides do move, so I'm just curious about the diaphram and valves inside.

Can I hook it to vaccum? Air compressor or something to check it??

What are your thoughts?

Brad · 07-09-2002, 03:54 AM

Yeah, just hook it up to a vacuum pump and make sure it holds vacuum.

BrianStep72 · 07-11-2002, 12:26 AM

Guys,
I got it hooked up tonight, checked the vaccum (it's hard to tell if it worked). but started the engine and then tried the brakes. The pedal was very hard, all the way thru the push...

I think i might have done something wrong. It's very late tonight, so I'm going to sleep and I'll try something tommorrow. maybe it needs to be taken apart and tried again.. I think something is NOT lined up right.

Confused in Georgia,

Brian

06-29-2002, 02:16 PM	#1
BrianStep72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 163	2 questions on Brake Booster for 72 Chevy C10.. Guys and gals, I have a '72 chevy C10 without power brakes, I'd like to convert it over to power setup. SO, my question is. What years brake booster will work on my truck? I found a 68 today, but it is a little wider booster than i have seen on 72 stock. I also found a 77 chevy that looks very similar setup. Is it truly 69-72 the only ones that work? SO, after I locate the truck that is needed, and take off the booster, What else is needed to convert the stock over? Do I need all the conectors all the way back to the pedal? Does anybody have a quick minute to write up what I need to do? or does somebody have a link? Brian

06-30-2002, 10:49 PM	#4
fluffytx1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: point blank Posts: 113	might help i got one out of a 68 gmc 3/4 __________________ 1968 GMC CST long wide box http://groups.yahoo.com/group/67-72-collectors/

07-09-2002, 12:41 AM	#5
BrianStep72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 163	I Have a 72 brake booster. Is it any good? Guys and Gals, I just bought a 72 chevy brake booster at a show for $50 I also have brackets and both rods for my truck. I notice that Napa wants $124 bucks for the new booster drum, AND SO, I want to test the old one before I invest $124 in this one. Does anyone know a halfway decent way of testing this one before I put it on the truck? OR is installing and trying it out worth $124? The rods in both sides do move, so I'm just curious about the diaphram and valves inside. Can I hook it to vaccum? Air compressor or something to check it?? What are your thoughts?

07-09-2002, 03:54 AM	#6
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Yeah, just hook it up to a vacuum pump and make sure it holds vacuum. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

06-29-2002, 02:27 PM	#2
72Lester Genuine smartass Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Enid, OK - soon to be Rapid City, SD Posts: 126	I researched replacing my brake booster on my 72 a couple of years ago, and was disgusted by the prices - for some reason their a little more spendy for a '72 stock. I eventually went with a later model Chevy booster that worked just fine. I've seen some guys that used boosters out of other cars with success. As far as swapping from manual over to power, I haven't had the pleasure yet but I'm sure it'll happen when my project gets that far.

06-29-2002, 06:40 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The 72 would not be the same as the 68 for the fact that the 72 had discs up front, and a differant booster. To be safe, i would only get one off of a 71 or 72 onless someone can tell you 100% for sure that something else would work. I tried to put a disk/drum booster on a drum/drum truck. No luck.

07-11-2002, 12:26 AM	#7
BrianStep72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 163	Guys, I got it hooked up tonight, checked the vaccum (it's hard to tell if it worked). but started the engine and then tried the brakes. The pedal was very hard, all the way thru the push... I think i might have done something wrong. It's very late tonight, so I'm going to sleep and I'll try something tommorrow. maybe it needs to be taken apart and tried again.. I think something is NOT lined up right. Confused in Georgia, Brian



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