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muddpile · 04-14-2008, 10:19 PM

I thought I could deal with the non-power brakes in my 72, but now that it's finished and I'm so used to power in everything else I drive, I just have to do the upgrade. All the braking components are fresh, but there is one problem.

-The proportioning valve right off the master leaks out the back a bit.

I guess that means I need a booster, a rod, a bracket and a prop. valve. The master cylinder is a brand new unit, and I assume they're all the same for power or non-power? I have a plugged vacuum port on the back of the carb that I can use for vacuum, so that's not an issue.

Which supplier can fix me up with all the parts I need to make this thing stop like it should, so I don't have to wear my leg out in heavy traffic?

PanelDeland · 04-15-2008, 12:22 AM

Any of the BB vendors should have what you need.You might want to go with the 7 in booster to give you more room under the hood.Most come with an adjustable prop valve so if you want and original you need to specify.Maybe they can get it.You may also need longer brake lines to reach where the MC will be.

Sport/Truck · 04-15-2008, 04:11 AM

What does the adjustable Prop Valve look like? Did the non power breaks have them?
s/t

04-14-2008, 10:19 PM	#1
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Adding power brakes to 1972 I thought I could deal with the non-power brakes in my 72, but now that it's finished and I'm so used to power in everything else I drive, I just have to do the upgrade. All the braking components are fresh, but there is one problem. -The proportioning valve right off the master leaks out the back a bit. I guess that means I need a booster, a rod, a bracket and a prop. valve. The master cylinder is a brand new unit, and I assume they're all the same for power or non-power? I have a plugged vacuum port on the back of the carb that I can use for vacuum, so that's not an issue. Which supplier can fix me up with all the parts I need to make this thing stop like it should, so I don't have to wear my leg out in heavy traffic? __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

04-15-2008, 12:22 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Adding power brakes to 1972 Any of the BB vendors should have what you need.You might want to go with the 7 in booster to give you more room under the hood.Most come with an adjustable prop valve so if you want and original you need to specify.Maybe they can get it.You may also need longer brake lines to reach where the MC will be. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 04-15-2008 at 12:23 AM.

04-15-2008, 04:11 AM	#3
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Adding power brakes to 1972 What does the adjustable Prop Valve look like? Did the non power breaks have them? s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.



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