Booster question

[V8VW]

I hope I don't get yelled at for posting here, but here goes. On my project V8Square, I am currently working on fabricating my firewall. I am running disc brakes on the front and , currently drums on the rear, which I may change to disc. My question is, as stupid as it may be, is there a master cylinder/booster combination than can be mounted under the dash, inside the vehicle? Don't laugh and if I am stupid, just tell me.

[Schwartz Performance]

Why would we yell at you?? Lol.
I'm not aware of a combo like that but I know some street rods that have something similar and mount sideways under the dash if there's no floor room under the car. Might search something like that. Just a booster takes a lot of room up under the dash so good luck with that one

If you get a decent pedal ratio you can run manual brakes instead; the correct master cylinder size doesn't take much more effort. Just another thought!!
-Dale

[cmac06]

Have you considered running electric brakes? They make a system that will allow you to mount the booster remotely, even in the trunk if you wanted. You didn't say it absolutely had to run a traditional vacuum booster...

[bmbrzmn101]

Here is an idea.

Chris

Brake Systems & Parts : Kugel Komponents, Quality Komponents Since 1969

[switchblade327]

Some old hot rods put the master cylinder under the floor like this:
Master Cylinder/Pedal Assembly for Model T, A, 1932 Ford - Speedway Motors, America's Oldest Speed Shop

But I've been told having it below the lines is a bad idea.

[V8VW]

Thanks for all the help/advice. I see that Speedway may have just what I have been looking for. It is a 90 degree bracket that you can mount a booster to.

[Ron Sutton]

I hope I don't get yelled at for posting here, but here goes. Don't laugh and if I am stupid, just tell me.

I see you've been a member for 3 years, just don't post much. You must have experience on other forum sites who attack each other. The guys & gals on this site help each other & have fun. Welcome back.

[V8VW]

Ron,

Thanks. Yeah, I'm on this one particular VW site, and if everybody doesn't build the same type of ride, then one almost feels as an outcast. I know I am slow on my project but I am retired and have plenty of time. Sure, I wish my project was done, but I have been putting a lot of thought into what I want to do. The final outcome may not be what the "masses" would do, but, it's MY ride. I ask a whole lot of questions before doing things. For example, I make a lot of patterns out of wood, such as motor mounts, body mounts, etc. When I am happy with the pattern, then I trsansfer to steel. Much more practical for me. Like right now, I am in the garage, have the a/c set at 72, got the stereo on listening to some oldies and working on my pattern for the firewall. Ah yes, the joy of being retired.

[Ron Sutton]

Ron,

Thanks. Yeah, I'm on this one particular VW site, and if everybody doesn't build the same type of ride, then one almost feels as an outcast. I know I am slow on my project but I am retired and have plenty of time. Sure, I wish my project was done, but I have been putting a lot of thought into what I want to do. The final outcome may not be what the "masses" would do, but, it's MY ride. I ask a whole lot of questions before doing things. For example, I make a lot of patterns out of wood, such as motor mounts, body mounts, etc. When I am happy with the pattern, then I trsansfer to steel. Much more practical for me. Like right now, I am in the garage, have the a/c set at 72, got the stereo on listening to some oldies and working on my pattern for the firewall. Ah yes, the joy of being retired.

Nice ! Take care !

[switchblade327]

I see you've been a member for 3 years, just don't post much. You must have experience on other forum sites who attack each other. The guys & gals on this site help each other & have fun. Welcome back.

This is why I'm afraid to ask about wheels bigger than 15" on a classic anywhere but here

[67DropTop455]

Would love to hear/see more about your project at some point too. Sounds interesting. I assume it's a Type II VW?
I've always been into anything with wheels, but Muscle cars and VW's I've probably had the most of over the years.
Any pictures posted anywhere yet?

I know how you feel about "Other Forums" I've found a few like this one that are great, and hang on to them, the
rest, I just don't have time to deal with and don't even bother with unless it's just looking up info. Some very helpful
and very knowledgeable people here!

Brett! (My current line up, minus my 61 Bug, sold that...)
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...16470643_n.jpg

[V8VW]

Would love to hear/see more about your project at some point too. Sounds interesting. I assume it's a Type II VW?
I've always been into anything with wheels, but Muscle cars and VW's I've probably had the most of over the years.
Any pictures posted anywhere yet?

I know how you feel about "Other Forums" I've found a few like this one that are great, and hang on to them, the
rest, I just don't have time to deal with and don't even bother with unless it's just looking up info. Some very helpful
and very knowledgeable people here!

Brett! (My current line up, minus my 61 Bug, sold that...)
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphot...16470643_n.jpg

Yes, I have a ton of pictures. See, my project is somewhat of an "orphan". That is, it's not all German and not all Detroit. I figure it'sthe best of both worlds.