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drag_72 · 04-29-2009, 09:05 AM

i want to keep my power brakes but i got rid of my big booster because it hung too far over my valve cover and i didnt like that. so if anyone could help and let me know if any booster like off of a small car would work? i just want somthing that keeps it close to the firewall.

69trk · 04-30-2009, 09:09 PM

I got rid of my power brake booster and went manual. I also converted my front drums to disc. Stops better with manual disc. vs. power drums. I like the firm feel of the manual brakes myself.

drag_72 · 04-30-2009, 10:47 PM

well mine are already disk on front though. what all do you have to do to go manual?

Ont67shortbox · 05-01-2009, 08:28 AM

I bought the CPP billet master cylinder ,it has a built in Prop valve,looks nice and comes in 1 inch and 1 1/8 bore,works great with manual brakes,and looks cool too

Jim_PA · 05-01-2009, 09:29 AM

I like my manual discs too.

I think you just need to remove the power booster, and get a different push rod??

Maybe hydroboost if you want to keep it power, and loose the booster?

joeys66pickup · 05-01-2009, 05:15 PM

How is the stopping power with a Truck an Manual Brakes? i was thinking of switching from power but didnt think i could stop it fast enough or something because of the weight(also heard a Auto trans will creep forward if your foot slips off the brake at all when stopped...not sure if its true but?)

mongoose · 05-01-2009, 06:38 PM

if you change your pedal ratio and mc size it should stop fine and not require tons of force either.

Jim_PA · 05-01-2009, 08:58 PM

Stopping power is fine just has a harder pedal to push.

scatesracing · 05-08-2009, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69trk

I got rid of my power brake booster and went manual. I also converted my front drums to disc. Stops better with manual disc. vs. power drums. I like the firm feel of the manual brakes myself.

I did the same thing ... mine stops great

joeys66pickup · 05-08-2009, 05:48 PM

any truth to the creeping forward thing? i've never seen it but someone might have

protrash64 · 05-08-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by joeys66pickup

any truth to the creeping forward thing? i've never seen it but someone might have

Yes.....I just drove my truck around the block today. It doesnt creep, it jumps a couple inches when I put it in gear. I do have my idle up a little. It does not creep after driving and coming to a stop...unless I let up my pressure on the pedal, or my seat bolts break

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04-29-2009, 09:05 AM	#1
drag_72 Ready to go fast!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Carthage,Mo Posts: 219	power brakes i want to keep my power brakes but i got rid of my big booster because it hung too far over my valve cover and i didnt like that. so if anyone could help and let me know if any booster like off of a small car would work? i just want somthing that keeps it close to the firewall. __________________ 454 block .30 forged aluminum pistons steel crank valve job Holley Strip Dominator intake 1030cfm holley carb, 250 plate shot roller rockers Erson Solid cam split duration 307/310. .575/.595 lift milodon oil pan fab. aluminum valve covers 4 bolt main splayed anodized caps all studded

04-30-2009, 09:09 PM	#2
69trk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: bridgecreek ok. Posts: 1,214	Re: power brakes I got rid of my power brake booster and went manual. I also converted my front drums to disc. Stops better with manual disc. vs. power drums. I like the firm feel of the manual brakes myself. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=494388 431 big block times, changed to a 6.0 ls with turbo 1.58- 60' 7.18- 1/8th mile@95.18 11.37- 1/4 @115.81

04-30-2009, 10:47 PM	#3
drag_72 Ready to go fast!! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Carthage,Mo Posts: 219	Re: power brakes well mine are already disk on front though. what all do you have to do to go manual? __________________ 454 block .30 forged aluminum pistons steel crank valve job Holley Strip Dominator intake 1030cfm holley carb, 250 plate shot roller rockers Erson Solid cam split duration 307/310. .575/.595 lift milodon oil pan fab. aluminum valve covers 4 bolt main splayed anodized caps all studded

05-01-2009, 08:28 AM	#4
Ont67shortbox Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 279	Re: power brakes I bought the CPP billet master cylinder ,it has a built in Prop valve,looks nice and comes in 1 inch and 1 1/8 bore,works great with manual brakes,and looks cool too

05-01-2009, 09:29 AM	#5
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: power brakes I like my manual discs too. I think you just need to remove the power booster, and get a different push rod?? Maybe hydroboost if you want to keep it power, and loose the booster?

05-01-2009, 05:15 PM	#6
joeys66pickup Dr. Frankenstein Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: beaverton,Or Posts: 458	Re: power brakes How is the stopping power with a Truck an Manual Brakes? i was thinking of switching from power but didnt think i could stop it fast enough or something because of the weight(also heard a Auto trans will creep forward if your foot slips off the brake at all when stopped...not sure if its true but?) __________________ I Wanna Go Fast!!

05-01-2009, 06:38 PM	#7
mongoose Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: slurrey, bc. Posts: 1,134	Re: power brakes if you change your pedal ratio and mc size it should stop fine and not require tons of force either. __________________ -'73 c/10 - Low with Go - will be complete... probably never. -'90 2wd Blazer - well... soon enough anyways. -'84 SWB - the daily gas guzzler.

05-01-2009, 08:58 PM	#8
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: power brakes Stopping power is fine just has a harder pedal to push.

05-08-2009, 05:48 PM	#10
joeys66pickup Dr. Frankenstein Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: beaverton,Or Posts: 458	Re: power brakes any truth to the creeping forward thing? i've never seen it but someone might have __________________ I Wanna Go Fast!!



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