by cepolt Thu Aug 08, 2013 11:09 amHas anyone ever done this? I know there really isn't room to put one on but I really would love to have this on my 1965 G van. There has got to be a way. Pictures would be much appreciated if you have this on your van. Also, any suggesstions to where this might go would help as well. I've got a good mechanic and $$$ to do it. I've seen the forum on the dual master cylinder which is great, but didn't see one on a brake booster
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Brake Booster / Power Brakes 1965
cepolt- Number of posts : 5
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donivan65- Governor
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The booster would be behind the grille on a 1st Gen,,,,,,,,,in front of the right front tire on a 2nd Gen
cepolt- Number of posts : 5
Location : Portland, Oregon
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Hey thanks for the quick response and pics! I will show this to my mechanic and post my own when it gets done! Thanks!
donivan65- Governor
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Now there is WAY more to the story,,,,,,,there is INSIDE the box information,,,,there is OUTSIDE the box information,,,,,,I will do inside the box,,,,,M1Dadio likes outside the box,,,,,,Inside the box is the equipment the van came with,,,,,,like the 1 line suicide master cylinder,,,,,thats what those boosters were,,,,,,,for one line,,,,,,even though the 2nd Gen came with 2 lines,,,the booster only worked on one of the lines,,,,,you don't want a one line master cylinder,,,,,,the 2nd Gens came with 2 lines,,,,,thats what we use,,,,,we run 1 line to the front brakes,,,1 line to the rear,,,,,so you end up with two brake systems on your 64-66 van,,,,,that is a VERY IMPORTANT modification if you want to stay alive,,,,,,so in my book,,,,,,(which not many people can read my writing), a booster on a 1 line line master cylinder is useless,,,,,so that gets you to outside the box,,,,,using parts off other types of vehicles,,,,,,disk brakes,,,,,power disk brakes,,,,rear disk brakes,,,,,so M1 or anyone,,,,,finish the story,,,,,,,,,
RipVanArkie- Moderator
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When I converted my 64 to 4-wheel disc brakes, I also installed a brake booster. I used a z-bar to turn the pedal linkage 90 degrees so I could run the dual master and corvette booster in front of the lower radiator tank. Works like a charm! there is a thread and pics on the old forum.
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Rip
2013 MidSouth Econoline Meet
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1967 Econoline Pickup
1966 Econoline Supervan
1967 Econoline 8-door regular van
1965 ChevyVan, Cargo, 250/3speed
1964 Econoline 8-door Window Van, 4spd
1966 Falcon SuperVan, Automatic
donivan65- Governor
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I think RIP mounted one of these 2nd Gen Dodge/Ford systems on his,,,,,,M1 put a hot rod type under his feet,,,,,,,
cepolt- Number of posts : 5
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Would you happen to have the link to the old forum? Would love to see those pics! Thanks!
cepolt- Number of posts : 5
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Nevermind, for some reason the pic did not load originally and now... there it is. Thanks!
donivan65- Governor
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Here is part of M1Dadio's world,,,,,,,,
https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/t18781-early-van-brakes-and-service-problems?highlight=brakes
https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/t18781-early-van-brakes-and-service-problems?highlight=brakes
m1dadio- Chevy Guru
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this link is a start
https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/t14396-low-disc-brake-pedal-fix?highlight=booster
I'm on vacation and cannot respond right now.
m1D
https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/t14396-low-disc-brake-pedal-fix?highlight=booster
I'm on vacation and cannot respond right now.
m1D
RipVanArkie- Moderator
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Location : Central Arkansas
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Yep, that is what I used, the bracketry anyway. it is bolted in place of the original master and turns the new booster and master infront of the rad.
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Rip
2013 MidSouth Econoline Meet
Host of the MidSouth Econoline Meet, Petit Jean State Park, AR
1967 Econoline Pickup
1966 Econoline Supervan
1967 Econoline 8-door regular van
1965 ChevyVan, Cargo, 250/3speed
1964 Econoline 8-door Window Van, 4spd
1966 Falcon SuperVan, Automatic
RipVanArkie- Moderator
- Number of posts : 987
Location : Central Arkansas
Registration date : 2008-05-13
https://s6.photobucket.com/user/fcinsrc/library/power%20brakes#/user/fcinsrc/library/power%20brakes?sort=3&page=1&_suid=137632732242102680595515725746
booster pics are here. front disc is BZ, rear is from caddy. booster bracket is dodge van and the master and booster are vette.
booster pics are here. front disc is BZ, rear is from caddy. booster bracket is dodge van and the master and booster are vette.
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Later,
Rip
2013 MidSouth Econoline Meet
Host of the MidSouth Econoline Meet, Petit Jean State Park, AR
1967 Econoline Pickup
1966 Econoline Supervan
1967 Econoline 8-door regular van
1965 ChevyVan, Cargo, 250/3speed
1964 Econoline 8-door Window Van, 4spd
1966 Falcon SuperVan, Automatic
