200 lbs on the brake pedal

when i get all the brakes done, i'll see how they are, scarebird may be getting a call, thanks guys,

Stoopid, you put a GM master cylinder in your A, correct? Did it just bolt right in and you simply made the cover access hole longer? Any proportion valve for the rear drums?

I should rephrase what I ment earlier...You don't have to have a booster, "I" just like to have power brakes is what I meant to say. But I'm sure if disc brakes were available in the 60's All makers of these vans probably would have used them. I believe this is by far the best upgrade we can do for these old girls. If I could put an ABS system in I probably would do that to. But $$$$$$ says I have to leave it stock for now. Happy Vanning.

itruns wrote:Stoopid, you put a GM master cylinder in your A, correct? Did it just bolt right in and you simply made the cover access hole longer? Any proportion valve for the rear drums?

No, i used a 71 b100 van (non power) I had to cut the sheet metal to clear because the new one was longer. I need to make the access hole longer, i have not done that yet. I can get to it but it's a pain.

would anyone know a part # for the rear brake hose, no one can find me one i have checked everywere

rear (to serial no 2079060)
napa up36065
autozone 70147
advance h36065
raybestos bh 36065

rear (from serial 2079069)
napa up36065
bendix b88306
advance h36758
raybestos bh36758

and go talk to the old clerk(the bald and gray hair one )
..corrosive

thanks again corrosive, this will help, all the part stores around here were stumped,

glad i could help..corrosive

I have the early rear hose on mine and I know AutoZone can not get it, as I work there. From what I can tell the later hose is slightly shorter and is held to the body in, similar to the fronts with a clip. The early hose has external threads and a nut on the frame end for retaining it.

thanks i found a raybestos bh36578, the seller gave me all the measurements, i never had such a hard time finding a hose, i got all new lines, brake shoes,master cylinder, wheel cylinders, spring hardware, and adjusters,everything is new, cant wait to see how it works after spending close to 400, o yeah i had all brake drums turned down,

got the brakes done yesterday, before i started on the interior, and the brakes work great, no wander only stopping with 2 wheel cylinders working, dont think i'll change to disc brakes now, and thanks guys for all your help, this forum is the best!!!!

say you gotta 68....just go to e-bay motors and get to parts and eccessories, type in 1968 dodge a100 brake hose and theres a lifetime supply of em'...

thanks van go, i got the right one at last, all the ones listed on ebay for 68 dodge van A108 were way to short