'56 Chevy Apache with '87 corvette bits

[goatman64]

Looking for some advice for a friend that's not so computer savy ..

He did a conversion on his '56 Chevy with '87 corvette bits but it struggling with brakes and power steering. He has a frame mounted master cylinder and disc brakes all around.

He expected the brakes to have better stopping power and easier turning. Two separate issues but he is considering a hydraboost setup.

I've read many posts and it seems like the stock '87 setup should work pretty well for this setup.

I know devil in the details and can get more complete info on his setup...

Any good tuning guides for this setup?

Appreciate any input and advice.

[dhutton]

I have a frame mounted master in my 56 Chevy Cameo pickup with C5 brakes. Performance was a little underwhelming because of the small diameter booster. I upgraded to more aggressive brake pads and it made an improvement. Still not awesome but ok.

Don

[toddz69]

Does he have stock C4 brakes front and rear? Stock booster? More details might help.

Todd Z.

[dhutton]

Does he have stock C4 brakes front and rear? Stock booster? More details might help.

Todd Z.

If he has a frame mounted master he does not have a stock C4 booster. Most likely a 7” booster iirc.

Something like this:
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Universal-Brake-Pedal-7-Inch-Booster-1-Inch-Master-Cylinder,74286.html?utm_medium=CSEGoogle&utm_source=CSE&utm_campaign=CSEGOOGLE&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuILB7d3bhAMVoDnUAR1dWQpFEAQYBSAB EgLGp_D_BwE