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stunna · 05-16-2007, 04:56 PM

does anyone have a hydraboost brake system on their truck? if so i would like to know is it better than a regular vacuum setup. Also pics would be nice, thanks in advance.

jkade · 05-16-2007, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by stunna

does anyone have a hydraboost brake system on their truck? if so i would like to know is it better than a regular vacuum setup. Also pics would be nice, thanks in advance.

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duallyjams · 05-16-2007, 09:43 PM

jkade can you give some details on you hydro trans plant

jkade · 05-16-2007, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

jkade can you give some details on you hydro trans plant

The hydro is off a early 90's 3500 chevy, I used the braket that was on it and drilled two holes and opened up the rod hole in the firewall and it bolted right up. I did turn the bracket upside down that holds the hydro. The mastercylinder is for a 67 vette and I had the p/s pump for hydro but you can use your stock pump. Oh yeah you have to cut the rod off and shorten it but I cut it off and cut my factory rod and welded the two together. I hope this helps.

mvfd70 · 05-16-2007, 11:00 PM

Where can one find the hydraulic booster? I don't know that I have ever seen one on a vehicle. I like the idea though. Seems like it would be more reliable than vacuum

**Yukon Jack** · 05-17-2007, 10:49 AM

Here is a detailed post I did on my hydroboost setup.

jkade · 05-17-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mvfd70

Where can one find the hydraulic booster? I don't know that I have ever seen one on a vehicle. I like the idea though. Seems like it would be more reliable than vacuum

I paid $75 bucks for mine at the junk yard.

SUPERTRUCKER!!! · 05-17-2007, 08:46 PM

Check out www.hydratechbraking.com they sell bolt on kits for 67-72 chevy trucks and many other apps also. they are a little pricy but i talked to them and there kits are very well designed and mfg and come complete with everything needed. i have factory hydraboost on my '77 1 ton and i love them way better than vacuum assist

Musclerodz · 05-18-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mvfd70

Where can one find the hydraulic booster? I don't know that I have ever seen one on a vehicle. I like the idea though. Seems like it would be more reliable than vacuum

We have bolt in kits for the 67-72 trucks from Hydratech.

Mike

05-16-2007, 04:56 PM	#1
stunna Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: high point nc Posts: 442	hydra boost brakes does anyone have a hydraboost brake system on their truck? if so i would like to know is it better than a regular vacuum setup. Also pics would be nice, thanks in advance.

05-16-2007, 09:43 PM	#3
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: hydra boost brakes jkade can you give some details on you hydro trans plant __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

05-16-2007, 11:00 PM	#5
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Re: hydra boost brakes Where can one find the hydraulic booster? I don't know that I have ever seen one on a vehicle. I like the idea though. Seems like it would be more reliable than vacuum __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

05-17-2007, 10:49 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: hydra boost brakes Here is a detailed post I did on my hydroboost setup. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-17-2007, 08:46 PM	#8
SUPERTRUCKER!!! Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 6	Re: hydra boost brakes Check out www.hydratechbraking.com they sell bolt on kits for 67-72 chevy trucks and many other apps also. they are a little pricy but i talked to them and there kits are very well designed and mfg and come complete with everything needed. i have factory hydraboost on my '77 1 ton and i love them way better than vacuum assist



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