As most of you may have considered brake options, I've opted to upgrade to a Hydro booster set-up. I need some help in what is involved and how to install. Where can get some info about how to perform this mod?

I know DB has had some experience with these from time-to-time and I thought I would ask. I've been so busy with work lately I haven't had time to catch up with him in person.

If anyone else has idea's please feel free to chime in.

 

He emailed me the instructions on instalation if you want them send me a pm with your email add.

 

search on 'norval' He posted a bunch of stuff a couple of years back.

 

Didn’t the vendor include instructions??? Or did you buy from some shady, questionable source??

 

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/search.php?do=process

DB must not be taking your calls.

 

 

This should help

https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=190&TopicID=3

 

I had forgotten about this post. A good one.

 

No I haven't bought one yet. I just want to know what's involved!

 

Hey Curt...man your schedule makes it hard to catch up with you. LOL.

It's not bad at all really...in fact the hardest part is just getting the old booster out. I found it's easier to remove the driver's seat, and use a ratchet, extensions, a wobble, and a deep wall socket to get the nuts off the studs. The seat doesn't HAVE to come out and the column won't need to be dropped.

Once the old booster is out you can slide the mounting studs back out from the inside of the car, and place the Hydrobooster on the studs, using shoulder nuts from the engine side. Much easier than farting around under the dash.

Then your master will have to be replaced with a '77 or later master, so we'll get that, bench bleed it, install it, and while we're there we'll rebuild your leaky P-valve.

I'll help you get all your fittings ordered to make the pressure lines and get them installed and that's pretty much it. Bleed the brakes...drive it until the power steering system purges itself of air, and you'll be good to go.

When you get time, call me, and we'll get together and plan in out. I'm glad you're giving the Hydrobooster thought, you'll love it. I'll email you the information packet too so maybe you can check that out when you get time at work. Lots of good pics and information.

 

Awesome! Thanks DB. I look forward to this and it should be a fun install..............

 

Just installed my hydroboost; pressure lines attached also. The problem I'm having now is new lines to the proportioning valve. I'm a novice; never bent brake lines. Is this the way to go? If so, can I get these parts from any auto store. I've heard talk of flexible brake lines; thoughts? Thanks.

 

Did you have power brakes or manual brakes before the HB conversion?

 

I made the conversion from manual brakes to hydrobooster, you can just leave the original steel lines and massage them gently into the required shape, they are not that stiff and will bend nicely if you've been careful enough.

 

manual to hydro conversion. will take a look at the existing lines and see if they will work. if not, what other ideas do you have?

 

Go to your local corvette shop, see if they have cars they are parting out, and try to score some good shape lines that are from a late model C3 with power brakes.

Just a thought, if you're in a pinch