[SMYDA]

What is this "Hydroboost" I see mentioned in regards to Brakes?

I did a search in this section but did not produce anything.....maybe I misspelled it.
Someone please enlighten me....:huh:

 

[TimAT]

GM discovered (?) that some cars didn't have enough vacuum to run all the HVAC and the brakes so they built/found a hydraulic gizmo that uses pressure from the power steering pump to power the brakes. Thye use it on the diesel stuff that has no vacuum too.

Try this:

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/


:cheers:

 

[SMYDA]

Thanks Man, :cheers:

I know exactly what that is. Had a pickup with that set up.

Just didn't know that is what they called it. :thumbsup:

 

[Strider]

The hydroboost can be found on diesel trucks and vans from the early 80's well into the 90's.
It is a very compact unit, gives lots of valve cover clearance, fits our existing firewalls with very little work.
Basically a linkage change.
SOME of our master cylinders bolt right up and others need a slightly longer rod.
'Compared to a vacuum unit they are extremely strong.
Cheap too at a wrecking yard

 

[TwinTurbo]

GM discovered (?) that some cars didn't have enough vacuum to run all the HVAC and the brakes so they built/found a hydraulic gizmo that uses pressure from the power steering pump to power the brakes. Thye use it on the diesel stuff that has no vacuum too.

Try this:

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/


:cheers:

It was actually for diesels, diesels don't have a throttle valve and therefore no manifold vacuum.