master cylinder question

[lovemmth]

I am getting ready to convert my 65 c10 to front disks. My question is can I still use this booster and just add a new master cylinder from a local parts store?

[Chevy Fleetside]

shouldn't be a problem. That Power Brake Booster is not a stock 65 anyway. looks like it might be from a car. I sure would like to know what year and model it came from.

[lovemmth]

Thanks for the quick reply. I spoke with the original owner (my Dad) he said a mechanic friend installed it for him for extra braking. Until I was given the truck it had a cab over camper on it.

[Chevy Fleetside]

I did some looking on Rockauto.com and think that came from a 68 elky or Camaro. Even has the threaded brake rod. after further looking maybe not..

[Captainfab]

The booster shouldn't be a problem, but the intermediate pushrod for the original master will be the long version. Just about all disc/drum master cylinders are designed for the short intermediate pushrod.

[lovemmth]

Thanks again Is that a part that I can replace and if so where and how do I purchase the correct one.

[Captainfab]

Yes the intermediate pushrod can be changed easily. I do not know if it can be purchased new. I always have had many many extra parts to choose from.

[lovemmth]

what year master cylinder will I need?

[Captainfab]

If you change the intermediate pushrod, you can use a master cylinder for a '71-'87 C10. Did you get your front disc brakes from a donor truck or did you buy a kit? If a donor truck, just get a master cylinder for that year of truck.

[lovemmth]

I got a kit. Could I go to a junk yard and get the rod out of a 71-87 truck?

[Captainfab]

Yes you can.