Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Brake system technology and manufacturing have improved significantly over the last few decades, so if you’ve got an older car or truck, there’s a good chance you can really improve its braking performance with a master cylinder and brake booster upgrade. (And that’s especially true if you’ve got manual brakes and want to switch to power assist!) To show you the ins-and-outs of the job, we’ll walk you through the process on an old D-series Dodge pickup truck. We’ll show you some handy tips, tools, and techniques (including the proper master cylinder bench bleeding process!) so you’re able to do this upgrade in your own driveway.

Check out the parts & tools used in this video:

Summit Racing Power Brake Boosters
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Summit Racing Aluminum Master Cylinders
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Brake Fluid
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Summit Racing Aluminum Spacers
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Summit Racing Vise Jaw Inserts
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Summit Racing Chassis Paint
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