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56Rick · Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 12:51 pm Post subject: Brake Booster

Hello,
New to this site, thanks for accepting my membership. Smile

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. Wink

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

Marv Cowden · Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2020 2:15 pm Post subject: Brakes

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.
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I'm addicted to brake fluid but I can stop anytime I want.

56Rick · Posted: Mon Dec 07, 2020 6:12 pm Post subject: Booster

Marv,

Do you have any idea of the cost difference?

I'm going to build my 427 again, but not so radical this time. Wink

Rick

Marv Cowden · Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:11 am Post subject: Hydra-boost

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
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I'm addicted to brake fluid but I can stop anytime I want.

56Rick · Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:19 am Post subject: Hydro boost

Marv,

My car does not have power steering.

Rick

56Rick · Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:32 am Post subject: Brake Booster

Marv,
But they do make a nice booster/mstcyl kit for regular disc/drum applications. Rick

Marv Cowden · Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 10:55 am Post subject:

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.
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I'm addicted to brake fluid but I can stop anytime I want.

56Rick · Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:11 am Post subject: Hydro Boost

Well, the kit has a line that goes to the power steering pump, so I assumed that means you need power steering. Wink

Rick

56Rick · Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 11:29 am Post subject: Booster

Marv,

I tried to respond to your email, but it kicked back as undeliverable.

Rick

Marv Cowden · Posted: Tue Dec 08, 2020 12:03 pm Post subject: Phone me

Rick, call me -
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I'm addicted to brake fluid but I can stop anytime I want.