Anybody use McGaughy's 7" brake booster? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**NC67Chev** · 04-22-2010, 03:42 PM

I'm wanting to add a booster to my 4 wheel drum brake set-up with a 250. Has anybody used this setup? Thanks!

mclairmo · 04-22-2010, 06:54 PM

No, I just bought a complete used oem one for just the brackets/rod and then bought a rebuilt oem booster from Autozone for about $100. All factory correct now.

**NC67Chev** · 04-22-2010, 08:20 PM

That was my first instinct also, but I'm just trying to explore all options before jumping into it. As you know, the stock air cleaner won't work on the inline 6's once a booster is mounted. It's going to be very difficult to find an offset air cleaner, so I'll have to use a small aftermarket one. Any other ideas?

mclairmo · 04-23-2010, 07:50 PM

I've heard the small boosters don't work that well. Many complain about not enough power assist from the small boosters under 9 inches. Have you though of hydroboost or maybe just adding manual discs to the front?

**67cheby** · 04-24-2010, 12:15 PM

i have one on my truck just havent driven it yet...maybe someday

**NC67Chev** · 04-25-2010, 07:03 PM

mclairmo,
I've noticed a couple of posts regarding the "ineffectiveness" of the smaller boosters, which is why I was hoping to get some personal experiences before I order one. Regarding the 9" boosters, did some of the cars came from the factory with them?

67cheby,
What is the distance from the firewall to the front of the booster? I tried to get this information from the vendors, but nobody could give it to me.

Thanks for your help guys!

SierraMtns · 12-16-2014, 07:35 PM

I know this is an old thread. Anyone have experience with the 7" booster?

**slepysal** · 08-30-2015, 12:34 AM

bump

**oldman3** · 08-30-2015, 10:31 AM

Just saw this bump of an old thread, so I thought I would put my 2 cents worth.

I have and ECI 7" booster on my 50 AD (EC-505). It has been on the truck for 11 years, has 22,000 + miles, and I think it works fine. It's not the same as larger ones, but works good. Remember brakes (rotor, caliper, pads, etc) are what stops the car, not the booster. Booster just makes it easier for you to apply pressure.

Here's were I got mine http://www.ecihotrodbrakes.com/chevy...ssemblies.html

Here's a pic of mine installed

**Advanced Design** · 08-30-2015, 02:10 PM

Jim, very nice install! Did you paint the lines?

**oldman3** · 08-30-2015, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Jim, very nice install! Did you paint the lines?

Thanks Doug. Yes lines are painted. Use to use One-Shot pinstripper paint and do by hand, now I just clean the lines real good and spray with a good black from spray can...Jim

04-22-2010, 03:42 PM	#1
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	Anybody use McGaughy's 7" brake booster? I'm wanting to add a booster to my 4 wheel drum brake set-up with a 250. Has anybody used this setup? Thanks! __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

04-22-2010, 06:54 PM	#2
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Anybody use McGaughy's 7" brake booster? No, I just bought a complete used oem one for just the brackets/rod and then bought a rebuilt oem booster from Autozone for about $100. All factory correct now.

04-22-2010, 08:20 PM	#3
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	Re: Anybody use McGaughy's 7" brake booster? That was my first instinct also, but I'm just trying to explore all options before jumping into it. As you know, the stock air cleaner won't work on the inline 6's once a booster is mounted. It's going to be very difficult to find an offset air cleaner, so I'll have to use a small aftermarket one. Any other ideas? __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

04-23-2010, 07:50 PM	#4
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Anybody use McGaughy's 7" brake booster? I've heard the small boosters don't work that well. Many complain about not enough power assist from the small boosters under 9 inches. Have you though of hydroboost or maybe just adding manual discs to the front?

04-24-2010, 12:15 PM	#5
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Anybody use McGaughy's 7" brake booster? i have one on my truck just havent driven it yet...maybe someday Attached Images __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-25-2010, 07:03 PM	#6
NC67Chev Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 698	Re: Anybody use McGaughy's 7" brake booster? mclairmo, I've noticed a couple of posts regarding the "ineffectiveness" of the smaller boosters, which is why I was hoping to get some personal experiences before I order one. Regarding the 9" boosters, did some of the cars came from the factory with them? 67cheby, What is the distance from the firewall to the front of the booster? I tried to get this information from the vendors, but nobody could give it to me. Thanks for your help guys! __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10, 250 L6, Powerglide, 3.73, SWB, Fleetside Upgrades: Power steering, Offset air cleaner, Rear Sport bumper, 3 point safety belts, HEI, -1/-2 springs, 16x5 wheels, McGaughy's disc brake conversion, Sway bar

12-16-2014, 07:35 PM	#7
SierraMtns Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 869	Re: Anybody use McGaughy's 7" brake booster? I know this is an old thread. Anyone have experience with the 7" booster?

08-30-2015, 12:34 AM	#8
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Anybody use McGaughy's 7" brake booster? bump __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

08-30-2015, 10:31 AM	#9
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: Anybody use McGaughy's 7" brake booster? Just saw this bump of an old thread, so I thought I would put my 2 cents worth. I have and ECI 7" booster on my 50 AD (EC-505). It has been on the truck for 11 years, has 22,000 + miles, and I think it works fine. It's not the same as larger ones, but works good. Remember brakes (rotor, caliper, pads, etc) are what stops the car, not the booster. Booster just makes it easier for you to apply pressure. Here's were I got mine http://www.ecihotrodbrakes.com/chevy...ssemblies.html Here's a pic of mine installed Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

08-30-2015, 02:10 PM	#10
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: Anybody use McGaughy's 7" brake booster? Jim, very nice install! Did you paint the lines? __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap



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