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Old 09-24-2011, 05:31 PM   #1
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Hydro-Boost: Rebuild or Remanufactured

My hydro-boost on my crew cab is leaking, Should I rebuild it or just buy a re-manufactured? Where is a good place to get a rebuild kit? How hard are they to rebuild?
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Old 09-24-2011, 07:13 PM   #2
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Re: Hydro-Boost: Rebuild or Remanufactured

Can't speak for rebuild kits, but i replaced my hydroboost with a re-manufactured unit, and about 5 months later its still operating just fine. I noticed my pedal has more travel, and stops alot easier. You're probably going to want to save both pushrods though (master cylinder and brake pedal).
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Old 09-24-2011, 09:17 PM   #3
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Re: Hydro-Boost: Rebuild or Remanufactured

I replaced mine with a new Federated unit. It was cheaper after the core charge than a rebuit unit. I haven't had any problems with the Hydroboost since I put it on last fall.
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Old 09-25-2011, 09:47 AM   #4
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Re: Hydro-Boost: Rebuild or Remanufactured

I guess I am just going to pull mine apart and see what needs fixed and then find a rebuild kit if it just needs new seals.
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Old 09-25-2011, 11:48 PM   #5
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Re: Hydro-Boost: Rebuild or Remanufactured

They are real simple units and easy to rebuild, so if you can find seals, you'll save a few bucks.
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