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flashed · 12-15-2009, 12:09 AM

My truck is equipped with manual disc brakes . To add power brakes for when my wife drives it can I just remove a booster and master cylinder from another 72 and swap out or is more required ? I know I ask alot of questions but this is my first time playing with these trucks .Thanks all.

Hoffa · 12-15-2009, 01:09 AM

I am sure others know more then I, but I believe you just need a power booster. I added power to a 4 whl drum 68 and it was pretty easy. I unbolted the master, pulled out from the wall with lines attached, detached the brake push rod on pedal & removed, bolted up the new power boster, attached the push rod to the pedal, and bolted up the master to the new booster. There was enough play in the lines for me to do this without draining the system.

petey-pablo · 12-15-2009, 06:49 AM

I added power brakes to my 72 All I needed was the Booster the brake push rod and the mounting brakets to mount the booster to the fire wall. Most people forget about the brake push rod it is needed because it is different than non power.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 12-15-2009, 01:44 PM

Depending on the length of the brake lines you may need to replace those also. WES

**WIDESIDE72** · 12-15-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by petey-pablo

i added power brakes to my 72 all i needed was the booster the brake push rod and the mounting brakets to mount the booster to the fire wall. Most people forget about the brake push rod it is needed because it is different than non power.

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flashed · 12-15-2009, 11:25 PM

Thanks all for the info ,now I know what to look for.

12-15-2009, 12:09 AM	#1
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Brakes on 72 fleet shortbox My truck is equipped with manual disc brakes . To add power brakes for when my wife drives it can I just remove a booster and master cylinder from another 72 and swap out or is more required ? I know I ask alot of questions but this is my first time playing with these trucks .Thanks all.

12-15-2009, 01:09 AM	#2
Hoffa Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 105	Re: Brakes on 72 fleet shortbox I am sure others know more then I, but I believe you just need a power booster. I added power to a 4 whl drum 68 and it was pretty easy. I unbolted the master, pulled out from the wall with lines attached, detached the brake push rod on pedal & removed, bolted up the new power boster, attached the push rod to the pedal, and bolted up the master to the new booster. There was enough play in the lines for me to do this without draining the system. __________________ 68 Chev SWB 2WD w/'95 LT1, 6spd, 4:56, 17" whls - family owned since 1973. 70 GMC LWB 4WD w/RAMJET 350, 4spd, 4inch lift, 33" tires, Warn Winch 72 Chev Blazer CST, 350, TH350, 4WD, factory A/C, tilt, radio delete, 77K miles, orig. paint/interior

12-15-2009, 06:49 AM	#3
petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fremont Ca. Posts: 1,025	Re: Brakes on 72 fleet shortbox I added power brakes to my 72 All I needed was the Booster the brake push rod and the mounting brakets to mount the booster to the fire wall. Most people forget about the brake push rod it is needed because it is different than non power. __________________ Petey-pablo "THE GREEN GOBLIN" 1972 Cheyenne 10 Short Fleet Side Front 2.5inch Spindles with 2inch Springs Rear 4inch drop Springs. 454BBC TH400,Posi 1971 Cheyenne 10 Long Fleet Side 454BBC TH350,Posi Sold Drive it like you stole it! Petey-pablo@sbcglobal.net

12-15-2009, 01:44 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Brakes on 72 fleet shortbox Depending on the length of the brake lines you may need to replace those also. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

12-15-2009, 11:25 PM	#6
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Brakes on 72 fleet shortbox Thanks all for the info ,now I know what to look for.



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