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| | | | Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 203 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 203 | I looked through the posts but didnt see anything. Has anyone ever done power brakes on a 1-ton using stock mounting location for the master cylinder?
1953 GMC 1-Ton Pickup with 350 and 700R4
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 203 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 203 | Question #2, does the stock master cylinder have the 10-lb residual valve in it?
1953 GMC 1-Ton Pickup with 350 and 700R4
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | Answer #1, Yes, you can use more modern master cylinder and booster. Several vendors sell different kits and brackets to do this. The important thing is using a MC with the same bore size to the original. So the MC sold for the 1/2 ton guys is likely not suitable for a 1 ton. So you could go to your local auto parts store and source MC with the correct bore, and suitable booster too. Some of those brackets look better designed than others. I saw one from CPP a couple months ago and it looked pretty floppy. Answer #2, yes it does hold some residual pressure in the lines, likely about 10psi however it is not specified exactly how much. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1948_51truck/51ctsm0504.htm | | | | | Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2015 Posts: 208 | Does any one have part# for the booster & MC or a link to one that would work in a 1-ton with a manual trans?
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 228 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 228 | Greetings. I installed a power brake booster kit and dual master cyl for my disc/drum brake application. I have a 1951 1 ton with 4 speed and a PTO ! This system fit with all of the above in the stock location with the stock pedals.I also bought a remote fill that is necessary.
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1953 GMC 1-Ton Pickup with 350 and 700R4
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