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hello guys, getting real close to ordering a power brake, front disc set up for my 57, and want your input on the pros and cons on the differences, good and bad, on both the friewall and floor / frame mount setups.
i understand the floor mount is a direct bolt in, and im sure there is a little more work with the firewall mount type, but which is better, if any ?
thanks much for your input...also, any pics of firewall mounts on your trucks ?
leonard.

Leonard,
I have a firewall mounted booster and brake pedal from a donor Cadillac.
When I got the truck there was stress fractures all around the booster mount on the firewall tin (it was mounted to just the firewall tin) wich I had to plate and beef up to support the booster when pressure applied.
Also the pedal arm had to be modified (cut sectioned welded) to clear the steering column .
So I would say that the bolt on in the frame rail type would be preferable in my opinion if the budget allows.
But for $ sake fabin a junk yard power booster to the firewall is not that big of a challenge just a bit of time,fabrication and add some support to the firewall tin and it works.
Photos of mine in my Bucket.
Tim

SW, thanks for the tips on the master. will probably go with the floor mount.
very nice truck you have there. do your doors have holes in the bottom for water drain ? mine dont, and i have some on order. dont want rain water to staying inside the door.
also, where did you get your tilt steering wheel from ?
also, i see you are in the military. thanks much for defending out country, we need you and appreciate all you guys keeping us free.
thanks again...leonard.

Leonard,
yes my doors have the half nickle sized holes in the bottom of the doors for water to evacuate.
The tilt wheel came from a mid 70's donor Caddy at the salvage yard.
That is my Eldest son in my photobucket ...he just turned 21 and is a Combat Engineer in Iraq , he deals with the homemade bombs but thank you for the nice comment! I am proud of him and ALL the folks Defending this great country!!
Tim

There were two reasons for my decision to mount on the frame: 1) I like the clean uncluttered look of the firewall and 2) I didn't want to hassle of fabing the swing petal.

I've got the floor version on my '54. You my want to think about mounting a remote fill master if you don't have enough space under the floor.
Dave

SW,
Ya, I did 12B when I was in the Army way back when. They got some cooler stuff now. Served in the Gulf War as a mechanic with an Engineer Unit.
Dave

thanks guys for the tips. will be going witht he floor mount hopefully in about 2 konths tops. going to order a 4 inch droped front axle from sid at droppedaxle.com next week, so gotta save soem money fro the brakes and new rims and tires.
thanks much..leonard

I have a firewall mounted unit on mine. The booster is supported by a support brace that attaches to the dash to take the pressure off the firewall. Pirate Jack and a host of others sell them but I got mine off ebay for about $170.