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East End K5 · 05-12-2009, 08:46 PM

Are hydroboost power brakes or standard brakes? I assume they are power because of the 2 hoses coming off of the p/s pump and going to thingamabobber on the drivers side. I don't have a master cylinder either. Having trouble finding ss brake lines for my app. LMC doesn't seem to sell them, or ones that will fit. I recently ordered lines for a 2wd 1/2 ton thinking that they would...big mistake.

**N2TRUX** · 05-12-2009, 11:12 PM

They are power assisted brakes. You have manual brakes which have no assist, power brakes which use vacuum to assist, and hydro-boost which uses hydraulic to assist.

Dooley · 05-13-2009, 01:00 AM

The GM Hydraboost system was used primarily on 1 tons with gas and diesel engines. Hydraboost was also used on other model light trucks with diesel engines.

Cherub · 05-13-2009, 07:36 AM

This will be of great help to you and anyone looking to do a hydroboost setup.
http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/lsx-t...rogress-2.html

East End K5 · 05-13-2009, 07:37 AM

So ss brake lines for a standard system, would work then?

Cherub · 05-13-2009, 07:56 AM

Thats what it looks like that guy used. What hydroboost unit did you get?

ghettoluxury · 05-13-2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by East End K5

So ss brake lines for a standard system, would work then?

when I added hydro boost to my truck I used the original lines on the frame

71STPSDE · 05-13-2009, 06:14 PM

I have hydroboost on my 71 C10. I bought from ABS Power Brake. It came with stainless braided lines. They might have them for sale.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...5&ppuser=24433

East End K5 · 05-13-2009, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherub

Thats what it looks like that guy used. What hydroboost unit did you get?

....well, I didn't get anything for a hydroboost system. Couldn't even tell you what is in the truck. Just looks like a hydroboost set up. What i DID do was order stainless steel lines for power brakes from LMC. and finding out they don't fit.....lovely.....

East End K5 · 05-13-2009, 08:53 PM

Also a correction, I don't have a brake booster. I originally said I didn't have a master cylinder...crazy.....

05-12-2009, 08:46 PM	#1
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Question about Hydroboost.... Are hydroboost power brakes or standard brakes? I assume they are power because of the 2 hoses coming off of the p/s pump and going to thingamabobber on the drivers side. I don't have a master cylinder either. Having trouble finding ss brake lines for my app. LMC doesn't seem to sell them, or ones that will fit. I recently ordered lines for a 2wd 1/2 ton thinking that they would...big mistake. __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

05-12-2009, 11:12 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Question about Hydroboost.... They are power assisted brakes. You have manual brakes which have no assist, power brakes which use vacuum to assist, and hydro-boost which uses hydraulic to assist. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-13-2009, 01:00 AM	#3
Dooley Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Coast Posts: 1,012	Re: Question about Hydroboost.... The GM Hydraboost system was used primarily on 1 tons with gas and diesel engines. Hydraboost was also used on other model light trucks with diesel engines.

05-13-2009, 07:36 AM	#4
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Question about Hydroboost.... This will be of great help to you and anyone looking to do a hydroboost setup. http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/lsx-t...rogress-2.html

05-13-2009, 07:37 AM	#5
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Re: Question about Hydroboost.... So ss brake lines for a standard system, would work then? __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

05-13-2009, 07:56 AM	#6
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: Question about Hydroboost.... Thats what it looks like that guy used. What hydroboost unit did you get?

05-13-2009, 06:14 PM	#8
71STPSDE Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 296	Re: Question about Hydroboost.... I have hydroboost on my 71 C10. I bought from ABS Power Brake. It came with stainless braided lines. They might have them for sale.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...5&ppuser=24433 __________________ 71 Chevy Stepside 377/350

05-13-2009, 08:53 PM	#10
East End K5 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 293	Re: Question about Hydroboost.... Also a correction, I don't have a brake booster. I originally said I didn't have a master cylinder...crazy..... __________________ I feel sorry for people who don't drink....because when they wake up in the morning, that's the best they're gonna feel all day long!---Frank Sinatra RIP [B]1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer RIP 1986 GMC Sierra K3500 1TON, Long Box, V8350 RIP 1980 Chevy Silverado C30 Cab and Chassis, 454 TH400HD. RIP [B] 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 2D [B]

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