Author Topic: 1986 C10 adding Vacuum brake booster to manual brakes  (Read 9097 times)

Offline TK27

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1986 C10 adding Vacuum brake booster to manual brakes
« on: July 30, 2012, 08:47:35 PM »
Restoring a 1986 C10 for my sixteen year old son, i would really like to add a vacuum brake booster to the brakes so i will feel a little better when he leaves the driveway. Just wondering if anybody has done this and what is entailed. Thanks for the help

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Re: 1986 C10 adding Vacuum brake booster to manual brakes
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2012, 09:55:11 PM »
Here's a link to one possibility...

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/Cardone-Reman-Brake-Power-Booster/1986-Chevrolet-C10-1-2-ton-P-U-2WD/_/N-ij11kZ8kn7z?itemIdentifier=730358_0_8550_3317 

But, you'll have to do a little research to verify brake line fitting size and possibly procure a pushrod end that attaches the booster to the pedal arm.  I suggested this part number, because it uses a dual diaphragm booster for use with heavy-duty brakes, which translates to easier braking.  The Booster assembly mounts to the firewall via 6 through-studs.

Check with the store on this site and/or PM Captkaos (the store/site owner) for availability of a tailored kit.

Edit:
You may also wish to check out the salvage yards.
« Last Edit: July 30, 2012, 10:18:39 PM by bd »
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Re: 1986 C10 adding Vacuum brake booster to manual brakes
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2012, 09:59:32 PM »
Take the booster, vac hose, and the rod off the pedal out of a similar vintage truck. Your master cylinder should bolt up to it. If not get a new one or if the one thats with the booster is good use it.
Pull vac off the intake right behind the carb.
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Re: 1986 C10 adding Vacuum brake booster to manual brakes
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2012, 10:18:32 PM »
I was reading another post on the site and it was talking about using JB5 double dia for 23/4 brakes and JB3 single dia for 2" brakes, do i need to worry about that or just go with the double ?? Double sounds better and they are about the same in price. Thanks for the help

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Re: 1986 C10 adding Vacuum brake booster to manual brakes
« Reply #4 on: July 31, 2012, 08:09:57 AM »
You might want to get the brake pedal also. My parts book shows a diffrent part number for the JB1 brakes. And I know I had to change mine when I converted to a hydro boost from a vacuum assist.

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Re: 1986 C10 adding Vacuum brake booster to manual brakes
« Reply #5 on: August 01, 2012, 09:13:40 PM »
I would go with the double diaphram, what brakes are on it now?  1" or 1.25", are the currently manual?