Ok guys here we go! im ready to take my truck for a drive but no brakes work. The suspension is all stock but i have put in a 351c- c6 combo. How do you feel about stock drums and the conversion kits to disc? Power booster upgrades as well? Also what kinda cash is this about to cost me? i think the stock back brakes are ok to stay. they need rebuild as well. thanks and have a Happy Holiday to all!

 

Check out the sticky under suspension alternatives... good place to start. himmelberg

 

I have a 390/C6 combo in my 57. I decided to leave the stock drums, and installed a 7" booster from MP Brakes. Best $390 I have ever spent. Someone pulled out in front of me today at a light, I stomped on the brakes, and came to a screeching halt! I am very pleased with the set-up! Just do yourself a favor, don't rebuild your wheel cylinders, just replace them; they only cost about $10 bucks a piece. Good luck!
Vern

 

Replace the steel brake lines that go to the back of the truck, if they look like they're the original lines. It's unpleasant when they spring a leak, because that only happens at the exact moment when you really really need the brakes.

 

Im going to replace the lines alla round and upgrade to the power brake booster as well it was more on the front brakes being able to stop the truck with the bigger motor. Thanks for your help guys!