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bluec10 · 04-12-2002, 09:19 PM

I want to add power brakes to my '68. Do I have to scrounge a master cylinder and booster from a 67-72, or can I find these parts on a newer Chevy? What do I have to do to make them fit? Thanks for your help.

*racedvl* · 04-12-2002, 09:20 PM

I think I would just get the parts from a 67-72. Then it would be mostly a bolt on ordeal.

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**Desert Rat** · 04-12-2002, 09:21 PM

find 67-72 with pb booster unbolt leave rod on remove clip underdash,then bolt on your truck.

Don Smith · 04-12-2002, 09:42 PM

I used booster, master cyl. and proportioning valve from a 71 chevy p.u. on my 68 but have been told a 73-80 version bolts up. The only diff being a slightly longer thrust rod is needed for 71-72 version.

da-burb · 04-12-2002, 09:47 PM

If you can't find one locally drop me a line. I have several of them in Power Drum or Power Disk, single diaphram or double diaphram boosters, from the brake pedal all the way to the proportioning valve. All were working when pulled, but there is always a chance something has gone bad.

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1971 C-10 Suburban
1972 C-10 Suburban
1969 XL Galaxie Fastback
1968 Galaxie 500 Fastback
1974 SCOUT II

Montrose, Minnesota

TonyM · 04-12-2002, 10:50 PM

This is one of the greatest improvements you can make to your truck... incredible difference, and very easy to install. Have fun

Luckymic34 · 04-13-2002, 07:01 AM

Your local Advance Auto or Auto Zone carry the booster and master cylinder in stock. I got both for $90. All you need is the bracket and the rod that goes to the pedal. It was a pretty easy swap

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68 custom stepside PS,PB
350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI,
Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers
40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot
2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter,
4.10 gears
Virginia Beach, VA by way of
Houston, TX

04-12-2002, 09:19 PM	#1
bluec10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 663	Power Brakes for into a '68 I want to add power brakes to my '68. Do I have to scrounge a master cylinder and booster from a 67-72, or can I find these parts on a newer Chevy? What do I have to do to make them fit? Thanks for your help. __________________ Present: 2015 Tacoma. Yeah, not a GM, but I love it. 1969 GMC 32,000 - fix, drive, relax, fix... 2019 BMW R1250 GSA - Yahoooooooo 1979 Honda GL 1000 - retro touring at its best. Past: '05 Sierra 4x4 - Had 270,000 KM and running well when it was written-off by a stop sign runner. '94 F-150 from the "F word" company. I'll admit it...good truck. Sold what was left of it for $800 to a guy who came to pick it up at 11:00 PM with cash in hand. Hmm. '79 Sierra Grande (Black) organ donor - perfect rebuildable 4-bolt 350 and a good TH350. '76 Sierra Grande (Orange) - hate isn't too strong a word. Kid who bought it turned it into a hot rod. '68 C-10 R.I.P. - Dad's old truck...too far gone to resurrect. '59 C-50 - with hoist. Truck is gone, wife isn't. Nuff said.

04-12-2002, 09:42 PM	#4
Don Smith Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hampton, Ga, USA Posts: 217	I used booster, master cyl. and proportioning valve from a 71 chevy p.u. on my 68 but have been told a 73-80 version bolts up. The only diff being a slightly longer thrust rod is needed for 71-72 version. __________________ 68 Short Stepside, 350, quadrajet, 700r4, 3:73 posi, power front discs, HEI, Factory Air, Tilt, Tach, accelerator cable instead of rod, sway bar. 96 Impala SS 97 Monte Carlo

04-12-2002, 09:47 PM	#5
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	If you can't find one locally drop me a line. I have several of them in Power Drum or Power Disk, single diaphram or double diaphram boosters, from the brake pedal all the way to the proportioning valve. All were working when pulled, but there is always a chance something has gone bad. ------------------ 1971 C-10 Suburban 1972 C-10 Suburban 1969 XL Galaxie Fastback 1968 Galaxie 500 Fastback 1974 SCOUT II Montrose, Minnesota __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

04-12-2002, 10:50 PM	#6
TonyM Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 203	This is one of the greatest improvements you can make to your truck... incredible difference, and very easy to install. Have fun __________________ 68GMC in family since new Victoria, B.C. Canada

04-13-2002, 07:01 AM	#7
Luckymic34 Whisky Bent & Hell Bound Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 430	Your local Advance Auto or Auto Zone carry the booster and master cylinder in stock. I got both for $90. All you need is the bracket and the rod that goes to the pedal. It was a pretty easy swap ------------------ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears Virginia Beach, VA by way of Houston, TX __________________ 68 custom stepside PS,PB 350 with Vortec Heads,Carter 650, Edelbrock Performer,HEI, Crane Enegizer 266, Headmen headers 40 series Flowmasters, B&M hole shot 2,000 rmp stall, TCI TH350 Streetfighter, 4.10 gears 2003 Harley Davidson 883C San Diego, CA by way of Houston, TX

04-12-2002, 09:20 PM	#2
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I think I would just get the parts from a 67-72. Then it would be mostly a bolt on ordeal. ------------------ http://hometown.aol.com/racedvl/racedvl69index.html Woodstock,IL.northwest of Chicago It's not what you buy, it's what you build!! I did not climb to the top of the food chain, to become a vegetarian. For some pics of my truck.

04-12-2002, 09:21 PM	#3
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	find 67-72 with pb booster unbolt leave rod on remove clip underdash,then bolt on your truck.



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