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I am about to start setting up the pedals in my truck. Can some of you shoot me some pics of where you mounted the brake booster in the engine compartment. Thanks

Vik,
check out my link , there you will see where mine is .also in the Gallery ..just a tip if ya go with a firewall mounted Booster ..save yourself a lotta headache down the road an make a plate at least 1/8" for backing ..the factory firewall sheetmetal will NOT stand up to the flexing and pressure you will be putting on it .
and if you are using a booster and pedal from a junk yard car you will most likely have to do some heating an bending to clear the steering column to get the pedal to set where it should .

Are you using an aftermarket unit or from a salvage swap? The aftermarket unit I used took the guess work placement. I have a 7" corvette style with the reinforced bracket that attached to the firewall & dash. Otherwise do as SW_Radical suggests.

Or leave it on the frame. You can get MC kits that will allow you to use the corvette style mc with booster for +- 170.00. works as well without all the fab under the dash and keeps your firewall clean and neat and you can use the original petal.

This is one of the brackets that BIG CHEVY 3600 is talking about this one is from ABS Power Brake Serves and has a hydro boost on it but the same is used for a vacuum booster.
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2701798080096773078qEsBli
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2320770950096773078guqltl
The two bolts through the bracket just in front of the booster bolt it to the original master cylinder mount and it uses the stock pedal

I got myself - dare I say - a Ford booster, m.c., and pedal at the scrapyard this weekend out of a Towncar. Talk about styln'. I started trying to position it on the firewall but it seems to be a real juggling act between the steering column, fenderwell, motor and ribs on firewall. The last are the least of my worries.

I have used both...they both work great guess depends on the look you want. One thing I found about mounting under the body on the frame is that you will need to pump more often even if power assit. the fluid rns back and even a residule(sp?) valve does not take away completely.
Here is a link to a few others we have done
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v281/iceburgh/franks%20truck/?start=all
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v281/iceburgh/truck/?start=all

I don't have that problem, and I have installed two different masters and boosters under the floor, both with disc brakes and 2lb residual pressure valves, absolutely no need to pump the brakes. The systems I installed/put together, if you wanted to try it, would send you through the windshield with the first application. I would be looking for mismatched parts or to small a MC bore if I had to pump the pedal for the brakes to work well.

Grigg

I wouldn't have to pump more than one stop before I pulled that sucker out and made the necessary corrections.
BTW iceburgh great work on those two builds. I will be using those pics as a resource as I complete mine.

Whoa, I totally disagree that you have to pump the brakes to make them work. There is something wrong with the unit or the install if that happens.
Fred

This is the type that I have. I didn't get from this supplier, you can find them cheaper. It's a good fit.

Guess I should have said the ones with the master cyclinder on the frame were both 32 Ford street rods. 1 with power 1 with out. In both cases the master cylinder is lower than the wheels cylinders. The one with out power you need to pump 2-3 times with once....or at least that is how I feel when I drive it.

Speedway motors has brake master cylinders for older vehicles like these that will mount to the frame rail. Check that out.

To get this back on track, I HAVE a Ford firewall mount setup that I am going to use. The purpose of the post was to get pics so I can gauge where others who have firewall mount style have put those in relation to the motor and steering column.

Didn't realize this wasn't on track.

If your master cylinder is lower than your wheel cylinders (or disk calipers), then you need to install residual valves in your lines (2-psi for disks, 10psi for drums). These will prevent the brake fluid from running out of the wheel cylinders and back into the reservoir.

You are pumping a few times because the lines are empty and need to be refilled.

Antny

Vik,
I uploaded some better pics of where mine is mounted ...it came from a mid 70's Cadillac at the salvage yard.
Tim