larger axles = larger break booster???

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Dec 28, 2011 | 06:52 PM
  #1  
im upgrading my 98 jeep cherokee from dana 30 / chrysler 8.25 to a dana 60 and a sterling 10.5 rear with disk breaks all around. do i need to upgrade booster? im going to grab the one from the f350 i got the axles from just in case and see if it works if not oh well. are there any aftermarket break boosters?
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Dec 28, 2011 | 07:21 PM
  #2  
nope, you've got a nice large dual diaphragm booster on there now.
your booster is good for at least 36 inch tires plus.
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Dec 28, 2011 | 07:34 PM
  #3  
what about the reservoir and the master cylinder?
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Dec 28, 2011 | 07:42 PM
  #4  
that you will need to upgrade. a common one to use is the earlier E350 master.
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Dec 28, 2011 | 07:59 PM
  #5  
I'm running the stock master on mine and it stops me just fine.
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Dec 28, 2011 | 08:03 PM
  #6  
what size calipers and how far down does your pedal go down.
with 2 piston fronts and big rears it will be low. real low. Usually stops fine, just feels scary.
Even on the 60/14b in my chevy (sas swap) the master needed to be upgraded to get the pedal decent. But it would still lock up 39.5's
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Dec 28, 2011 | 08:17 PM
  #7  
Twin piston front single rear and plenty of pedal. Guess I got lucky.
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Dec 28, 2011 | 08:35 PM
  #8  
wow I guess you did.
There is tons of info on pirate on it also. I believe there was a whole thread dedicated to it, and which masters you could run.
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Dec 28, 2011 | 08:36 PM
  #9  
dont touch the booster. like said your brakes will be better than stock. just have a low pedal. larger diameter master cylinder that pushes more fluid will alleviate that
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Dec 29, 2011 | 08:25 AM
  #10  
I am running d44/9" both with 3/4 ton chevy calipers, and I am running a 78 grand marquis M/C. It has a 1.25 bore, and uses the same fitting as my 87 XJ. I did have to make my own lines, as I couldnt get them to go on nicely. You do have to adjust out the booster pushrod 1/8. Nice writeups are over on pirate.


I can now be in double low 1st gear, and my barkes hold. Also can lock up 36's
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