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56Rick 210 Series
Joined: 05 Dec 2020 Posts: 32 Location: Keene, Texas
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Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 12:51 pm Post subject: Brake Booster |
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Hello,
New to this site, thanks for accepting my membership.
I am restoring my 56 Chevy 210 that I have owned since 1969.
It's been in the weeds for a long time, but now it resides in my new shop on the lift for the rest of my days.
Last time it was on the road, it had a 1969 Corvette 427 out of a friends wrecked car. Bad for him, good for me. I still have the engine and 4 speed, so that is probably what I will use.
My question is which brake booster/master cylinder assembly would you recommend for a big block in a 56?
I already bought a guys disc brake assemblies off his 55 that he is doing something different with.
Thanks in advance,
Rick Neighbors |
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Marv Cowden Bel Air
Joined: 18 May 2009 Posts: 208 Location: Grand Prairie
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Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 2:15 pm Post subject: Brakes |
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I'm partial to the hydra-boost setup if you are serious about stopping. Seems a lot of people are using them, especially if you have an aftermarket cam that drops your vacuum level below what a v-booster requires.
Marv C. _________________ I'm addicted to brake fluid but I can stop anytime I want. |
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56Rick 210 Series
Joined: 05 Dec 2020 Posts: 32 Location: Keene, Texas
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Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 6:12 pm Post subject: Booster |
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Marv,
Do you have any idea of the cost difference?
I'm going to build my 427 again, but not so radical this time.
Rick |
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Marv Cowden Bel Air
Joined: 18 May 2009 Posts: 208 Location: Grand Prairie
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Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:11 am Post subject: Hydra-boost |
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CPP sells an entire package for your car.
Check out the website below for their offerings.
www.classicperform.com/Store2/Hydraulic-Brake-Assist-Systems.htm
This system has saved my car several times since installation.
If you want to discuss further, call me at 9 7 2 2 6 2 5 6 3 2.
Marv _________________ I'm addicted to brake fluid but I can stop anytime I want. |
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56Rick 210 Series
Joined: 05 Dec 2020 Posts: 32 Location: Keene, Texas
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Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:19 am Post subject: Hydro boost |
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Marv,
My car does not have power steering.
Rick |
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56Rick 210 Series
Joined: 05 Dec 2020 Posts: 32 Location: Keene, Texas
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Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:32 am Post subject: Brake Booster |
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Marv,
But they do make a nice booster/mstcyl kit for regular disc/drum applications. Rick |
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Marv Cowden Bel Air
Joined: 18 May 2009 Posts: 208 Location: Grand Prairie
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Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:55 am Post subject: |
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The latest addition of Hot Rod magazine has a very good article on converting a car to hydra-boost. You might want to check it out.
I'm not positive but you might be able use hydra-boost without power steering but you certainly would need a P/S pump.
Calling CPP would verify whether or not you must have power steering box.
Good Luck!
Marv C. _________________ I'm addicted to brake fluid but I can stop anytime I want. |
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56Rick 210 Series
Joined: 05 Dec 2020 Posts: 32 Location: Keene, Texas
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Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:11 am Post subject: Hydro Boost |
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Well, the kit has a line that goes to the power steering pump, so I assumed that means you need power steering.
Rick |
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56Rick 210 Series
Joined: 05 Dec 2020 Posts: 32 Location: Keene, Texas
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Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:29 am Post subject: Booster |
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Marv,
I tried to respond to your email, but it kicked back as undeliverable.
Rick |
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Marv Cowden Bel Air
Joined: 18 May 2009 Posts: 208 Location: Grand Prairie
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Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:03 pm Post subject: Phone me |
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Rick, call me - _________________ I'm addicted to brake fluid but I can stop anytime I want. |
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