Hydro boost swap worth it?

[Dead Parrot]

Does the current setup lock the wheels up? Does it stop straight? If yes to both, then a swap probably won't help.

Once the wheels stop turning and the rubber starts burning, better pads/rotors/boosters don't make you stop faster.

[farmall]

[quote=Dead Parrot;8932622]

Once the wheels stop turning and the rubber starts burning, better pads/rotors/boosters don't make you stop faster.[/quote

[Ziegelsteinfaust]

I have never done the swap, and had a dually with hydro boost for a minute. After I sold it. I did some work for a guy to fix his up like mine was.

It is really nice, but depending on how you use the truck. Depends on how worth it, it is. A empty dually no real difference except easier pedal.

With your set up you may to likely will feel it is worth it. Especially if your wheel tire combo is heavy.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by farmall

@Farmall, care to elaborate on your input?

[farmall]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

@Farmall, care to elaborate on your input?

Sure. Manufacturers do not use wooden blocks anymore to stop trucks.

Improvements in friction material, metallurgy, fluids, and power assists effect brakes ability to work cold as well as hot, steering wheel pull, water recovery. brake fade, constant braking on a grade, brake feel on dry, wet and ice. loaded, unloaded. and driver fatigue.
Double the line pressure for x amount of pedal input. the Hydroboost response time and no flat spots is superior.

Try straight line stopping performance test, 60 mph to stop 10 times in a row with economy vs quality components. The NHTSA has done all the testing.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by farmall

Sure. Manufacturers do not use wooden blocks anymore to stop trucks.

Improvements in friction material, metallurgy, fluids, and power assists effect brakes ability to work cold as well as hot, steering wheel pull, water recovery. brake fade, constant braking on a grade, brake feel on dry, wet and ice. loaded, unloaded. and driver fatigue.
Double the line pressure for x amount of pedal input. the Hydroboost response time and no flat spots is superior.

Try straight line stopping performance test, 60 mph to stop 10 times in a row with economy vs quality components. The NHTSA has done all the testing.

I get this.

But, if a commuter vehicle locks up all 4 wheels as-is w/o Hydroboost assist, I'm not sure I see where the sole addition of Hydroboost is worth it w/o additional changes.
Upgrading rotor size, pad quality, tire contact patch & adhesion quality would seem like they should be mentioned somewhere in the mix.