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Old 05-16-2007, 04:56 PM   #1
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does anyone have a hydraboost brake system on their truck? if so i would like to know is it better than a regular vacuum setup. Also pics would be nice, thanks in advance.
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Old 05-16-2007, 05:07 PM   #2
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does anyone have a hydraboost brake system on their truck? if so i would like to know is it better than a regular vacuum setup. Also pics would be nice, thanks in advance.
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Old 05-16-2007, 09:43 PM   #3
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jkade can you give some details on you hydro trans plant
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Old 05-16-2007, 10:10 PM   #4
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The hydro is off a early 90's 3500 chevy, I used the braket that was on it and drilled two holes and opened up the rod hole in the firewall and it bolted right up. I did turn the bracket upside down that holds the hydro. The mastercylinder is for a 67 vette and I had the p/s pump for hydro but you can use your stock pump. Oh yeah you have to cut the rod off and shorten it but I cut it off and cut my factory rod and welded the two together. I hope this helps.
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Old 05-16-2007, 11:00 PM   #5
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Where can one find the hydraulic booster? I don't know that I have ever seen one on a vehicle. I like the idea though. Seems like it would be more reliable than vacuum
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Here is a detailed post I did on my hydroboost setup.
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Old 05-17-2007, 08:24 PM   #7
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Where can one find the hydraulic booster? I don't know that I have ever seen one on a vehicle. I like the idea though. Seems like it would be more reliable than vacuum
I paid $75 bucks for mine at the junk yard.
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Old 05-18-2007, 11:02 AM   #8
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Where can one find the hydraulic booster? I don't know that I have ever seen one on a vehicle. I like the idea though. Seems like it would be more reliable than vacuum
We have bolt in kits for the 67-72 trucks from Hydratech.

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Old 05-17-2007, 08:46 PM   #9
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Re: hydra boost brakes
Check out www.hydratechbraking.com they sell bolt on kits for 67-72 chevy trucks and many other apps also. they are a little pricy but i talked to them and there kits are very well designed and mfg and come complete with everything needed. i have factory hydraboost on my '77 1 ton and i love them way better than vacuum assist
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