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| | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 23 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 23 | What is a good upgrade option for drum brakes on '52 AD3100 ?
I am looking for under floor master cyl booster options. What is a good donor vehicle? I am keeping drum brakes for now. I am ok with a non power brake option as well. My original master cyl is frozen and I need options.
There is so much knowledge on this forum, I can't seem to narrow a search down. Thanks for anyone willing to share. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Most of the specialty supliers have the conversion kits. CPP has a lot of brake upgrade parts.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 | When I rebuilt my 52 3100 I installed a dual master from a 67 C10 chevy truck it's a drum drum ap.no power brakes.Also had to get the adaptor to mount it.Now I'm rebuilding a 53 3/4 ton GMC and I rebuilt the original master and installed it.So I guess both options are fine if you're staying with the drum brakes.
Pete | | | | | Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,001 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,001 | I like the CCP kit I used on my '52. I was able to keep the original cross member but it required modification. I also had to custom locate the proportioning valve to frame of truck. I think the CCP kit is a quality kit. But, seems like more than what you want to tackle. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 23 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 23 | | | | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 23 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 23 | When I rebuilt my 52 3100 I installed a dual master from a 67 C10 chevy truck it's a drum drum ap.no power brakes.Also had to get the adaptor to mount it.Now I'm rebuilding a 53 3/4 ton GMC and I rebuilt the original master and installed it. Do you have a part number for the kit? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | mr mahoney, PirateJack offer's a great under floor dual master cylinder/booster kit that comes with the brackets and pedal ect. This is a great set up and if you ever decide to go disc your all set up. It is a nice bolt on kit and was fairly priced when I got mine back a year or so ago. My experience was they're nice folks to deal with and may even offer a discount. They are located in Asheville,N.C. which is not far from Tenn depending on where your at.
Good luck regardless of what you decide.
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