hydroboost/electric vac pump
 

the engine in my 68 only makes 12" of vac, this makes brakeing a pain.
I have been thinking about hydroboost but dont know how hard it would be to install, I can get a unit from a 85 deisel k5.

has this been done and how hard was it?

I know this has been gone over before but search is down

also looking at an electric pump this one is the same as the mp one

http://www.gastmfg.com/pdf/ambulance.pdf

http://www.mpbrakes.com/vacuumpump.htm

I could just pick up a switch or a valve and be done with it


I found out about the electric pump at www.chevelles.com

One of the truck mags just did a thing on hydo, looks like I'm going to go that route when I do the 4 wheel disc:bowtie:

was the swap bolt on? I am opting more and more to the pump because I just replaced the entire brake system 8 months ago

http://www.hydroboost.com/


My roommates truck has hydroboost on it and let me tell you Im going to do everything in my power to put one on each of my vechices. It gves you a much better pedal feel and it stops a lot easier. Even in a BIG truck.

I know about hydroboost but the issue for me is that they don't have a kit for 67-72 trucks, the have a universal kit but im leary of that because of the odd way the booster hooks of to the pedal in out trucks, and because its a 4x4 a vac pump will give me assist in the event of a stall

I emailed hydroboost.com
and they sent this back

Hydroboost here I come :burnout: (brake skid)

now I will also need a new power steering pump would it be worthwhile to go with an agr pump or could I just rebuilded the one I have?

pics they sent

one more

Wow, I was reading through these threads and this looks like a great system to have. Sure wish I had that kind of cash though because I am needing to upgrade to power brakes. Their systems for some of their cars are real expensive. Does anyone know what the price might be on that one for our year of trucks?