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mcmlxix · 11-29-2005, 11:12 AM

I was reading an article in a magazine last night. Then I hit the web. I found a company that makes a really nice kit with all new parts. Just thought I would share. I think I want ot go this route after I change the rears to disc.

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/

Here is a Before / After shot....

mcmlxix · 11-29-2005, 11:15 AM

and if you want some extra bling to go with it ....

mcmlxix · 12-04-2005, 09:29 AM

Here is a better pic of an assembly ....

**Boog** · 12-04-2005, 09:59 AM

I like the looks of it. Bye bye vacumm booster. How much do these run? Any drawbacks?

mcmlxix · 12-04-2005, 10:37 AM

Drawbacks.... Not Cheap. About $600 for our trucks with a billet mounting plate and all the braided hoses. . . And you have to make sure your power steering pump in in good shape!

I am planning a 402 swap and this sounded like a nice upgrade. Gives more room for tall valve covers. I am working on rear disc brakes first...

The 4X guys love Hydro brakes... they have little or no vaccume at low speed rock crawling ... or with that BIG cam ....

I just thought I would throw the idea out there ... see what every one thought ....

**dennislbrooks** · 12-04-2005, 11:12 AM

Can be done --not quite as pretty for a lot less. on a 67

**BOSS** · 12-04-2005, 04:46 PM

nice setup what do you get the parts off of?

**dennislbrooks** · 12-04-2005, 06:02 PM

my Hydroboost and lines are from an 82 Impala diesel, since I run disc on rear the last pick is a 76 corvette master cylinder --- this hydroboost takes a shallow rod -- others will differ- a 79 truck mc works. The lines are metric for the 82 Hydro so depending on your pump and gear --you may have to make their end IFF--it is 3/8" line --easy enough.

**dennislbrooks** · 12-04-2005, 06:08 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=175714

Musclerodz · 12-04-2005, 07:24 PM

Paul at Hydratech is a good guy and has excellent customer service. I have not dealt with him directly but I know quite a few people with his product. He is also a member of Pro-Touring.com where I also frequent. I plan on running his setup on my '68 Camaro and possibly on my '69 K5.

Mike

qksilver · 12-04-2005, 08:32 PM

I have the hydroboost set up from a 2002 silverado (4 wheel disc) and Dennis was nice enough to send me some cad drawing for the rear disc brakes plus a parts list, also followed his for the front. It should stop like my 2004 Avalanche! sweet!
Steve

*bisquik65* · 12-04-2005, 08:40 PM

I just got a used setup for my 69 rollback project in my avatar...I am planning on getting it done soon...It is a 77 motorhome chassis with factory rear disk brakes...so the hydraboot is the way to go....

ZOOMY · 12-04-2005, 10:47 PM

The GM trucks from the 80's that had the 350 diesel engine had hydro-boost............Z

11-29-2005, 11:12 AM	#1
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Hydroboost for our trucks I was reading an article in a magazine last night. Then I hit the web. I found a company that makes a really nice kit with all new parts. Just thought I would share. I think I want ot go this route after I change the rears to disc. http://www.hydratechbraking.com/ Here is a Before / After shot.... Attached Images __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

11-29-2005, 11:15 AM	#2
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Hydroboost for our trucks and if you want some extra bling to go with it .... Attached Images __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

12-04-2005, 09:29 AM	#3
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Hydroboost for our trucks Here is a better pic of an assembly .... Attached Images __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

12-04-2005, 09:59 AM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,661	Re: Hydroboost for our trucks I like the looks of it. Bye bye vacumm booster. How much do these run? Any drawbacks? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

12-04-2005, 10:37 AM	#5
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Hydroboost for our trucks Drawbacks.... Not Cheap. About $600 for our trucks with a billet mounting plate and all the braided hoses. . . And you have to make sure your power steering pump in in good shape! I am planning a 402 swap and this sounded like a nice upgrade. Gives more room for tall valve covers. I am working on rear disc brakes first... The 4X guys love Hydro brakes... they have little or no vaccume at low speed rock crawling ... or with that BIG cam .... I just thought I would throw the idea out there ... see what every one thought .... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

12-04-2005, 11:12 AM	#6
dennislbrooks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,807	Re: Hydroboost for our trucks Can be done --not quite as pretty for a lot less. on a 67 Attached Images

12-04-2005, 04:46 PM	#7
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,890	Re: Hydroboost for our trucks nice setup what do you get the parts off of? __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

12-04-2005, 06:02 PM	#8
dennislbrooks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,807	Re: Hydroboost for our trucks my Hydroboost and lines are from an 82 Impala diesel, since I run disc on rear the last pick is a 76 corvette master cylinder --- this hydroboost takes a shallow rod -- others will differ- a 79 truck mc works. The lines are metric for the 82 Hydro so depending on your pump and gear --you may have to make their end IFF--it is 3/8" line --easy enough.

12-04-2005, 06:08 PM	#9
dennislbrooks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Williamsburg, Ohio Posts: 1,807	Re: Hydroboost for our trucks http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=175714

12-04-2005, 07:24 PM	#10
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: Hydroboost for our trucks Paul at Hydratech is a good guy and has excellent customer service. I have not dealt with him directly but I know quite a few people with his product. He is also a member of Pro-Touring.com where I also frequent. I plan on running his setup on my '68 Camaro and possibly on my '69 K5. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

12-04-2005, 08:32 PM	#11
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Hydroboost for our trucks I have the hydroboost set up from a 2002 silverado (4 wheel disc) and Dennis was nice enough to send me some cad drawing for the rear disc brakes plus a parts list, also followed his for the front. It should stop like my 2004 Avalanche! sweet! Steve

12-04-2005, 08:40 PM	#12
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	Re: Hydroboost for our trucks I just got a used setup for my 69 rollback project in my avatar...I am planning on getting it done soon...It is a 77 motorhome chassis with factory rear disk brakes...so the hydraboot is the way to go....

12-04-2005, 10:47 PM	#13
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	Re: Hydroboost for our trucks The GM trucks from the 80's that had the 350 diesel engine had hydro-boost............Z



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