What's a Hydraulic Pwr Brake system worth? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

70GMCer · 02-26-2006, 08:58 AM

I got this 84 burb that I'm parting out, and is has that Hydraulic Power Brake system on it. I've heard people putting this on our trucks. What the going price for one of these and is it worth fooling with? It looks complete with the power steering pump and hoses.

**BOSS** · 02-26-2006, 10:52 AM

I am not sure of the price but alot of guys are switching over to them,

70GMCer · 02-26-2006, 11:10 AM

I was thinking on maybe doing that. I don't know if there is a FAQ on it or not. Would still like to know what a fair price would be if I decide to sell it.

**BOSS** · 02-26-2006, 11:40 AM

i was just looking through faq and didnt find anything but i am sure i have seen it somewhere

**Ron 586** · 02-26-2006, 12:06 PM

It was an option on full size caprice wagons 1 year. It was a problem so they pulled it. My son had one and when it went out for the second time in a little over a year he traded the car. I have never owned one so don't have first hand knowledge of it. At the time it was $1200+ to get it fixed.

matthufham · 02-26-2006, 12:22 PM

the advantage is you can run a big cam and not worry about losing vacuum for your power brakes.

**PICKMUP** · 02-26-2006, 03:23 PM

The wrecking yards seem to be full of them on diesels and 1 tons. $100-200 for a real nice, clean, operating system. They work good. I have one on my 79 1ton dually/car hauler.
There is quite a bit of plumbing, but not overwhelming.

**BOSS** · 02-26-2006, 03:31 PM

do they work that much better?

*bskylerj* · 02-26-2006, 04:25 PM

These give me you a lot more pressure for stopping. I am not sure of what a used one goes for but when I checked on some new setups before I went with a different option they started at $650 and went up to $875 for a chrome unit.

cableguy0 · 02-26-2006, 04:35 PM

they work a lot better. running out of vaccum is not an issue and the pressure needs fades off. my 77 1 ton wrecker has hydroboost and it works a lot better than most vac booster systems i have driven

70GMCer · 02-26-2006, 05:31 PM

Are they a direct bolt on to our trucks or are mods needed?

cableguy0 · 02-26-2006, 05:39 PM

i would imagine you would have to drill new holes in the firewall as well as adjust the brake pedal rod.it should be too terribly difficult to do the swap

**PICKMUP** · 02-27-2006, 12:44 AM

One of my local customers put the system in his 502 powered, 4X4, SWB to stop those BIG wheels & tires. Very cool.

Americanrider · 02-28-2006, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PICKMUP

The wrecking yards seem to be full of them on diesels and 1 tons. $100-200 for a real nice, clean, operating system. They work good. I have one on my 79 1ton dually/car hauler.
There is quite a bit of plumbing, but not overwhelming.

Same prices on the local 4x4 boards in this neck 'o the woods.

svgould · 02-28-2006, 08:28 PM

Here is a couple of pics of mine. I just installed it, havent had a chance to try it out yet. It was bought from hydratech braking (hydroboost.com) and they have outstanding service. It came with a machined adapter plate that made the swap a bolt on project. As far is what yours is worth??....I don't have a clue

**Yukon Jack** · 03-01-2006, 03:04 PM

I am using a system I removed from a 1989 1 ton Chevy truck. It works very well! Here is a link to info on my swap.

70GMCer · 03-01-2006, 05:09 PM

Thanks Yukon Jack. I might be trying this as soon as I finish my painting the truck......

02-26-2006, 08:58 AM	#1
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	What's a Hydraulic Pwr Brake system worth? I got this 84 burb that I'm parting out, and is has that Hydraulic Power Brake system on it. I've heard people putting this on our trucks. What the going price for one of these and is it worth fooling with? It looks complete with the power steering pump and hoses. Attached Images __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang Last edited by 70GMCer; 02-26-2006 at 08:58 AM.

02-26-2006, 10:52 AM	#2
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Re: What's a Hydraulic Pwr Brake system worth? I am not sure of the price but alot of guys are switching over to them, __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

02-26-2006, 11:10 AM	#3
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: What's a Hydraulic Pwr Brake system worth? I was thinking on maybe doing that. I don't know if there is a FAQ on it or not. Would still like to know what a fair price would be if I decide to sell it. __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

02-26-2006, 11:40 AM	#4
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Re: What's a Hydraulic Pwr Brake system worth? i was just looking through faq and didnt find anything but i am sure i have seen it somewhere __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

02-26-2006, 12:06 PM	#5
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: What's a Hydraulic Pwr Brake system worth? It was an option on full size caprice wagons 1 year. It was a problem so they pulled it. My son had one and when it went out for the second time in a little over a year he traded the car. I have never owned one so don't have first hand knowledge of it. At the time it was $1200+ to get it fixed. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

02-26-2006, 12:22 PM	#6
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: What's a Hydraulic Pwr Brake system worth? the advantage is you can run a big cam and not worry about losing vacuum for your power brakes.

02-26-2006, 03:23 PM	#7
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	Re: What's a Hydraulic Pwr Brake system worth? The wrecking yards seem to be full of them on diesels and 1 tons. $100-200 for a real nice, clean, operating system. They work good. I have one on my 79 1ton dually/car hauler. There is quite a bit of plumbing, but not overwhelming. Attached Images Last edited by PICKMUP; 02-26-2006 at 03:24 PM.

02-26-2006, 03:31 PM	#8
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,893	Re: What's a Hydraulic Pwr Brake system worth? do they work that much better? __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

02-26-2006, 04:25 PM	#9
bskylerj Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SPOKANE, WASHINGTON Posts: 1,001	Re: What's a Hydraulic Pwr Brake system worth? These give me you a lot more pressure for stopping. I am not sure of what a used one goes for but when I checked on some new setups before I went with a different option they started at $650 and went up to $875 for a chrome unit.

02-26-2006, 04:35 PM	#10
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: What's a Hydraulic Pwr Brake system worth? they work a lot better. running out of vaccum is not an issue and the pressure needs fades off. my 77 1 ton wrecker has hydroboost and it works a lot better than most vac booster systems i have driven __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

02-26-2006, 05:31 PM	#11
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: What's a Hydraulic Pwr Brake system worth? Are they a direct bolt on to our trucks or are mods needed? __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

02-26-2006, 05:39 PM	#12
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	Re: What's a Hydraulic Pwr Brake system worth? i would imagine you would have to drill new holes in the firewall as well as adjust the brake pedal rod.it should be too terribly difficult to do the swap __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

02-27-2006, 12:44 AM	#13
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,125	Re: What's a Hydraulic Pwr Brake system worth? One of my local customers put the system in his 502 powered, 4X4, SWB to stop those BIG wheels & tires. Very cool.

02-28-2006, 08:28 PM	#15
svgould Active Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 296	Re: What's a Hydraulic Pwr Brake system worth? Here is a couple of pics of mine. I just installed it, havent had a chance to try it out yet. It was bought from hydratech braking (hydroboost.com) and they have outstanding service. It came with a machined adapter plate that made the swap a bolt on project. As far is what yours is worth??....I don't have a clue Attached Images __________________ 1971 SWB SOLD LT1 motor / 4l60E transmission ECE front dropped spindles with stock height springs 4" rear springs Coys Wheels 18 x 8 all the way around Hydratech hydroboost brake system

03-01-2006, 03:04 PM	#16
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: What's a Hydraulic Pwr Brake system worth? I am using a system I removed from a 1989 1 ton Chevy truck. It works very well! Here is a link to info on my swap. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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03-01-2006, 05:09 PM	#17
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: What's a Hydraulic Pwr Brake system worth? Thanks Yukon Jack. I might be trying this as soon as I finish my painting the truck...... __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

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