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Power Brakes

Posted: 6/15/07 12:40pm Message 1 of 4
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Vette(s): 1971 Corvette, 454 cid, Coupe, Silver w/ Black leather interior, 4 speed, AC, PS
I have a 1971 big block car with non power brakes. I would like to use a vacuum operated power brake booster, but I have roller rockers and a slightly taller than stock valve cover. I know the stock valve covers needs a samll relief in them so the stock 9" brake booster would fit. Here's my question: has anyone out there converted a non power brake corvette to a power brake car using a smaller diameter brake booster? If so, can you give me the benefit of your experience?


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Power Brakes

Posted: 6/22/07 5:40pm Message 2 of 4
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Mounds View, MN - USA
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Vette(s): 70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe
Auto City Classic in Minnesota sells a small booster master cylinder kit that I have used in several cars with complete success.

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Posted: 6/22/07 7:07pm Message 3 of 4
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Vette(s): 1971 Corvette, 454 cid, Coupe, Silver w/ Black leather interior, 4 speed, AC, PS
Thanks Greatpumpkinls5,
Will this work on an original non power brake car?



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Posted: 6/25/07 3:19pm Message 4 of 4
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Vette(s): 1971 Corvette, 454 cid, Coupe, Silver w/ Black leather interior, 4 speed, AC, PS
I called Auto City Classic and the guy said he had a 7" booster. That sounds like the rigth diameter, but he said he did not have a bracket specifically to fit a Corvette. He suggested I ask you or anyone else out there who has used a 7" booster what kind of bracket to use. Anybody have any information on this or other ideas to get a small diameter power brake booster on my car?


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