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I finally found a set of Brake & Clutch pedals from a 87 Chevy for my 3800 1-ton, they are from a C30. I am pretty sure the pedals are set up for a Hydro booster. Can I use a Vacuum booster off a C20 instead or am I limited to using a Hydro booster?

I had put a disc brake set up on my 1953 1 ton and I took a vacuum line off the intake manifold and it worked very well. I believe from the factory they would have taken vacuum for the hydro-booster off of the intake manifold. I have a picture in my archives on my photo bucket account showing how I plumbed it in.

Hope this helps you out.

MikeC

Thanks Mike, but what I am referring to is the 1980's -Up Hydro booster that runs off the power steering pump verses the traditional Vacuum booster. I am not sure I am sold on installing the Hydro booster setup and might opt out and install the Vacuum booster instead ( if possible with this setup).