I am at that point where I am ready to run brake lines and purchase a booster master cylinder setup. I don't want the combo on the firewall. I am looking for advice on under dash setup or under cab setup. Which do you prefer and who's system are you running?

Perhaps you have a setup that you prefer? I'd like to hear it.

BTW, this is going to be for a 55 F100 that has a Camaro disc brake clip and 9" w/ drums.

Thanks for the guidance.

Jason

 

Underdash would be a colossal pita to mount, plumb and service, imho, not to mention take up most of the space normally used for things like heating/cooling and ductwork for the defrosters, wiring, windshield wipers, radio, glovebox, etc. So if you don't want it on the firewall, under floor is your best option. There are many suppliers that can offer you the typical mini booster/Corvette master cylinder w/frame mount kit that should work fine for your application.

 

I only found the mid-fifty kit for the under cab. Any other vendors you know of? Just want to be sure I have chosen the right option. Thanks for the help!

 

Bought mine from CPP (Classic Performance Products) very nice unit. I am now trying to figure out how to mount it to a boxed frame. It is made to mount to an original frame and mounts to the brake pedal bracket also using two existing holes in the frame. Is your frame boxed or original ?

 

I also used the CCP under floor kit, fit is excellent.

 

I have a CCP booster on my '52, works great (mine is firewall mount). I like their products and here is a great article about installing a frame mount (under the floor) on a '56.
Classic Performance Products

 

Look on eBay there are several different vendors (COP, CPP, ETC). If you put it under the cab do yourself a favor and also purchase the remote reservoir. Believe me you'll be happier with it than trying to pull up the carpet or fill it from underneath with a mirror and squeeze bottle.
Also, if your have a column shift 3 speed make sure you get a kit that will allow you to still use it. All kits are not for column shift trucks.

 

I also went with underfloor CPP unit. It Fit well. Good luck.