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kizer · 08-21-2009, 05:38 PM

If I had my way I'd go Hydroboost all the way.

Vacuum boosters put out between 1,000-1,600 lbs of pressure to your brake system. The hydroboost puts out between 2,400-3000 lbs of pressure to your brake system. This is basically giving you the power to stop the vehicle. It's the actual clamping pressure your calipers or wheel cylinders have to clinch onto the rotor/drum.

Its on a Jeep, but the installation couldn't be much different for these old trucks.
http://www.stu-offroad.com/suspensio...droboost-1.htm

08-21-2009, 05:38 PM	#8
kizer Its Deja Vu time again Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Marysville, North of Seattle WA Posts: 815	Re: to Hydroboost, or vacuum boost? That is the question.... If I had my way I'd go Hydroboost all the way. Vacuum boosters put out between 1,000-1,600 lbs of pressure to your brake system. The hydroboost puts out between 2,400-3000 lbs of pressure to your brake system. This is basically giving you the power to stop the vehicle. It's the actual clamping pressure your calipers or wheel cylinders have to clinch onto the rotor/drum. Its on a Jeep, but the installation couldn't be much different for these old trucks. http://www.stu-offroad.com/suspensio...droboost-1.htm __________________ Its not pretty but its mine to figure out. The build / The Photos / Build Diary Last edited by kizer; 08-21-2009 at 05:41 PM. Reason: Removed link directly to a store. Looked kinda tacky and didn't want to look like a salesman.



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