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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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Unhappy 54 Under Cab Brake Upgrade

Ok, I've wasted a good part of my morning trying to find info. about using my original brake/clutch pedal assemby with a new bake booster and mastercylinder. Is there a kit that will allow me to add a mastercylinder/booster to my frame mounted assembly or is my only option to buy the whole pedal and brake setup?
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Try Classic Performance Products or Mid Fifty.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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You can use the old pedals. I got my kit from CPP but Mid fifties also has them among others. Bracket for the master goes on the old location and new brackets also to beef it up. You can get new bushing also if you need them for your pedals.
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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I did find a kit on CPP to use with my original assembly. Does any one have pics of the setup?
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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lowtrkn2k,
I have some pictures of the CPP under floor booster and M/C on a `56. Should be the same set up for your `53. Good luck with your project.

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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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if you are using the stock clutch setup remember to get the clutch kit along with the booster/master kit...

the clutch kit is needed to fit it all up... there are details in the MF catalog and some info in the CPP site... it is a new shaft, U bracket, etc....

think you should also consider residual pressure valves from the get=go also....
 
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 12:13 AM
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gusso...nice pics in your gallery. That's a tight squeeze between the cab floor and the MC.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 01:20 AM
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Thanks, lowtrkn2k

Just looking at your gallery. you have a nice project going yourself.
Gotta tell you the two best things you can do to your truck is to install
power steering and power disc brakes. I`m running the straight axle and am
thinking the ifs you have going will rank right up with the P/S and P/B
Keep up the good work.
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Thanks gusso. I've still got a long way to go.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by lowtrkn2k
Ok, I've wasted a good part of my morning trying to find info. about using my original brake/clutch pedal assemby with a new bake booster and mastercylinder. Is there a kit that will allow me to add a mastercylinder/booster to my frame mounted assembly or is my only option to buy the whole pedal and brake setup?
See this entire thread: Master cylinder location Everyting is discussed.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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I would suggest you look into putting the remote fill bottle in. I have been in mine twice since I put it in and it isn't easy to refill without.
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