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Alex1 · 02-26-2008, 08:23 PM

Are there different sizes available? I have a 1980 and the brake booster is like 10-12" in diameter. I thought I had seen a newer pick up with a smaller booster on it. I would like to switch - I need more room for my turbo set up.

Any ideas?

454HO · 02-26-2008, 10:17 PM

Why not Hydroboost? That would seem like the perfect setup for a turbo'd truck.

Alex1 · 02-26-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 454HO

Why not Hydroboost? That would seem like the perfect setup for a turbo'd truck.

Had to ditch the power steering too...lol

454HO · 02-26-2008, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex1

Had to ditch the power steering too...lol

All you need is the pump. No room??

My next suggestion would be manual brakes.

Restrorob · 02-26-2008, 11:18 PM

A higher powered engine with manual brakes ? Yikes !!!

With extra go you want extra woe.....

Alex1 · 02-27-2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

A higher powered engine with manual brakes ? Yikes !!!

With extra go you want extra woe.....

YEAH, that's why I'm looking into a smaller booster I need power brakes, this isn't a 2200lbs race car. I've found some universal boosters online (7") - I assume I could make it work!

454HO · 02-27-2008, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

A higher powered engine with manual brakes ? Yikes !!!

With extra go you want extra woe.....

A properly sized manual master cylinder can generate the same clamping force as a power assisted one. It just takes a little more effort to push the brake pedel. And since he has already ditched the power steering, I assumed he was physically capable of applying that additional push.

But your point about extra stopping power is a good one. I would suggest some larger diameter rotors on the front with some 4-piston calipers and an adjustable proportioning valve to set the front-to-rear bias.

02-26-2008, 08:23 PM	#1
Alex1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 1,156	Brake booster Are there different sizes available? I have a 1980 and the brake booster is like 10-12" in diameter. I thought I had seen a newer pick up with a smaller booster on it. I would like to switch - I need more room for my turbo set up. Any ideas?

02-26-2008, 10:17 PM	#2
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,224	Re: Brake booster Why not Hydroboost? That would seem like the perfect setup for a turbo'd truck. __________________ - Greg

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