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53 B4GA power brakes?


natetron9

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Evening Guys,

 

New to Dodge trucks and this forum. I have been reading a great deal and haven't  found any discussion about power brakes. The truck I just purchased had the brakes plumbed around the "brake booster" wondering how much it affects brake performance. The front brake lines are currently rotted and I will be replacing to make the truck drive able. Any input would be appreciated about this.

 

Thanks,

 

Nate-

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with the booster, i can lock up all six wheels on my B-1-F.  i doubt i could do it without the vacuum booster, unless i used extreme pedal effort (even then, i don't know).

 

check the line routing carefully, though.  they should run from the master cylinder, to the remote booster, then to the front & rear to the brakes.

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You need the brake booster to be easily able to stop your empty or fully loaded truck.

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The booster on my semi was rusted out and we took it out and used only the master cylinder.  The brakes work ok but I usually had my trailer on and always used the trailer brake controller to stop.  I bought a very clean parts truck and I am planning on changing that this spring.  Any advise would be greatly appreciated.  Do I take it apart or just sand it up and paint it.  I have all the lines to copy so I think I know how to plumb it. 

 

Todd B

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  • 3 weeks later...

Thanks guys. I have the brakes temporarily fixed. They work but it takes quite a bit of force on the pedal to stop. I have sent the brake booster out to be rebuilt. I will install it properly once it comes back. Curious to see the difference

 

Nate-

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