I have a 57 Short stepide with a TransAm clip, 700R4, Z28 Disc rear, and a
Camaro transmission crossmember. In order to clear the cross member and yet
keep the firewall clean we mounted an 8" Midland booster to the frame in
between the step and the frame. We used a new master cylinder (original
pedal setup) and fed the output from the master cylinder to the inlet side
of the booster. From the output side, we ran the brake line back through
the frame to a distribution block. From the distribution block, we ran the
brake line inside the frame to each of the front wheels.(really clean). A
single line was run from the distribution block to a splitter mounted on the
differential. This setup provides individual lines to each of the rear
calipers. The truck is still in the building so I haven't had an
opportunity to test it in operation.
A couple of years ago, we used basically the same setup on a 37 Chevy Sedan
with front disc and rear drum. In that case we used a adjustable
proportioning valve to achieve the correct front to rear ratio. Many of the
current street rods successfully use a remote booster.
----- Original Message -----
From: "CHARLES A. CLARK" <CHARLES_A._CLARK@HUD.GOV>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2001 12:59 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Remote booster.
> Has anyone used a remote brake booster on their AD? I am thinking of
using one
> because everything is jamed up around the master cylendar (using stock
pedals
> with saginaw 4 spd and Patricks shifter kit behind a 350)? Anyone know of
any
> better pricing for an 8" booster than $340 (I have a panel truck that I
use in
> my home improvement business)?
>
> Thanks
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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