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:? :? What brake booster/master cylinder :hmm: :hmm: I have changed out my F100 to 4 disc :D 8) but, I've got 67 clutch & brake pedal set up. If I remember correctly.... 67 has a shorter connecting rod than other yrs( So...here's the final verdict for '67 owners. If you're wanting to install a power booster on your '67, here are your options:

1) Use the '67 Bendix-style brake booster with your '67 pedal assembly bracket; or
2) Swap a '68-'72 pedal pivot bracket into your '67, and then use a '68-'77 brake booster; or
3) Drop your '67 brake pedal out and weld a 1" extension tab onto the rear (towards the driver) edge of the pedal, drill a hole for the booster rod, and then go ahead use the '68-'77 booster.

By far, #2 would be the cheapest, fastest and easiest route, and the one I recommend.
) If indeed I do go with rt.#2 or weld a tab, does the 68-77 accommodate a 4 disc set up
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Re: 4 disc booster set up

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Are you gonna plumb an adjustable proportining valve into it, (I would just to cover your bases Jerry).

Are you gonna run all new lines?
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basketcase0302 wrote:Are you gonna plumb an adjustable proportioning valve into it, (I would just to cover your bases Jerry).

Are you gonna run all new lines?

:hmm: wasn't sure if it was needed still and as far as the lines go..... I've got brand new Stainless lines of a 67 that never were used
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i just did this on my 67. front disc only. i just bought a booster and valve off ebay from leed brakes. used their adjustable threaded rod. i did have to cut a little off of it but its working good. took out the brake pressure differential block and bought 3 brake lines from orielleys and plumbed them in. is an all disc brake booster different? i would like to go all disc as well, but the brakes work great now.
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booster, master cylinder and valve all together
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67 short box wrote: is an all disc brake booster different?
:hmm: :? ...I really don't know :doh: but, tomorrow I'm giving https://www.mpbrakes.com/ a call. This is where I got my back disc set up from, so I'll see what they suggest to use for a booster, master, etc. As far as the connecting rod goes.... I'm hoping and adjustable will work :pray: Thx for your response :thup:
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i dont know much but dang what a difference. also where the booster mates to the master, theres an adjustable rod on the booster to mate with the master cylinder. at first, i had no pedal at all. some mc have "shallow holes" and some are deeper. i had to buy a "sleeve" to go in there to take up slack. should have came with the booster mc setup but wasn't there or i lost it. and that brake light switch works great. you will do away with the factory one, or at least i did, and just run 2 wires from the old switch harness to that new switch. truth know, you probably know more about this than me. sorry for rambling.....
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="67 short box"i just did this on my 67. front disc only. i just bought a booster and valve off ebay from leed brakes. used their adjustable threaded rod. i did have to cut a little off of it but its working good. took out the brake pressure differential block and bought 3 brake lines from orielleys and plumbed them in. is an all disc brake booster different? i would like to go all disc as well, but the brakes work great now.
Amazed to see a vendor for disc brake parts, (MC/booster options) for our trucks that I'd never even heard of!
And they have a lot of options is seems. Bookmarked thanks. :wink:

https://leedbrakes.com/ag-1148757.11486 ... ickup.html
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Re: 4 disc booster set up

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basketcase0302 wrote:
="67 short box"i just did this on my 67. front disc only. i just bought a booster and valve off ebay from leed brakes. used their adjustable threaded rod. i did have to cut a little off of it but its working good. took out the brake pressure differential block and bought 3 brake lines from orielleys and plumbed them in. is an all disc brake booster different? i would like to go all disc as well, but the brakes work great now.
Amazed to see a vendor for disc brake parts, (MC/booster options) for our trucks that I'd never even heard of!
And they have a lot of options is seems. Bookmarked thanks. :wink:

https://leedbrakes.com/ag-1148757.11486 ... ickup.html
AND in Buffalo to boot(right down the Rd.)
67 short box wrote: sorry for rambling.....
Don't be sorry....just ordered https://leedbrakes.com/i-23439104-8-inc ... hrome.html
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hell yeah! looks like a nice setup. very helpful on the phone as well.keep us posted
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Ok...so my question is WHY do ya'll need such "beefed up" brakes LOL?! :drive:

Am sure Jerry remembers our member here BobbyFord who put the 460 in his 67' and then 60 series tires he'd smoke to the ground! :eek:
I bet the 4 wheel discs will make the truck seem like never before! :thup:

I just hope for another bump work horse someday, too old for going fast LOL!
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Re: 4 disc booster set up

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i really dont with a 240 3 speed. main reason i did front disc's because they were given to me. probably got 300 in it with booster m/c and valve setup and 3 3foot brake lines and fittings. i would do it again on another truck if i ever get another one.
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