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davepl · 11-04-2014, 02:53 PM

Does the hydratech include the metric-standard adapters you need to get our old lines to work with it? Or do they have some other approach?

Lou Boffa · 11-04-2014, 07:53 PM

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67chevy1series · 11-04-2014, 08:01 PM

How does the pedal feel with hydraboost? Also how hard is it to push the pedal down?

boraxman · 11-04-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

How does the pedal feel with hydraboost? Also how hard is it to push the pedal down?

I have HB on my truck and if I hit the brakes hard I would likely go through the windshield...Its like power brakes times two/

I guess very touchy would be the answer/

**70CHEVYBB** · 11-04-2014, 11:11 PM

I installed this on my 70 3/4 to 1/2 conversion. 123.00 for the hydrobooster, 33.00 for the master cylinder, 10.00 for some used hoses and prop valve from the junk yard. I cut the hoses apart for the ends and 33.00 for the new hoses and a t for the return. I cut off the end of the booster where it mounts to the pedal, I then cut the factory pedal rod off and drilled it in a lathe to accept the booster rod and welded them together. two evenings work and very happy.

bs46488 · 11-05-2014, 06:12 PM

70chevybb - so you just mounted the booster straight to the firewall? Did you re-drill any of the holes or change the mounting holes on the booster?

All my local shops wouldn't make hoses like that for me. Getting the hoses was the hardest part of the build.

**Hart_Rod** · 11-06-2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by boraxman

I have HB on my truck and if I hit the brakes hard I would likely go through the windshield...Its like power brakes times two/

I guess very touchy would be the answer/

What p/s pump is powering your HB? I have an LS Corvette pump on my setup. I'm looking for a good braking, but really don't want "touchy" pedal....

boraxman · 11-06-2014, 03:09 PM

Just stock 5.3 pump, Im not sure what peddal work or HB the previous owner used but it works/

11-04-2014, 02:53 PM	#1
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,334	Re: Hydroboost ?? Does the hydratech include the metric-standard adapters you need to get our old lines to work with it? Or do they have some other approach? __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

11-04-2014, 07:53 PM	#2
Lou Boffa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 733	Re: Hydroboost ?? subscribed __________________ Figure out what you want--then figure out what you are willing to give up to get it.

11-04-2014, 08:01 PM	#3
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Hydroboost ?? How does the pedal feel with hydraboost? Also how hard is it to push the pedal down?

11-04-2014, 11:11 PM	#5
70CHEVYBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: chillicothe, illinois Posts: 690	Re: Hydroboost ?? I installed this on my 70 3/4 to 1/2 conversion. 123.00 for the hydrobooster, 33.00 for the master cylinder, 10.00 for some used hoses and prop valve from the junk yard. I cut the hoses apart for the ends and 33.00 for the new hoses and a t for the return. I cut off the end of the booster where it mounts to the pedal, I then cut the factory pedal rod off and drilled it in a lathe to accept the booster rod and welded them together. two evenings work and very happy. Attached Images

11-05-2014, 06:12 PM	#6
bs46488 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 547	Re: Hydroboost ?? 70chevybb - so you just mounted the booster straight to the firewall? Did you re-drill any of the holes or change the mounting holes on the booster? All my local shops wouldn't make hoses like that for me. Getting the hoses was the hardest part of the build.

11-06-2014, 03:09 PM	#8
boraxman Keepin an eye out Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: So.Cal Posts: 3,920	Re: Hydroboost ?? Just stock 5.3 pump, Im not sure what peddal work or HB the previous owner used but it works/ __________________ 1970 Chevy C10 SWB 5.3 1996 Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 2007 Vespa GTS 250 Scooter ZIP 91351



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