Hydroboost went Hydrobust!
12-31-2016, 01:15 PM
#62
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C3 Hydroboost
Newbie here to this site. I would like to experiment with a hydroboost, does anyone have a manufacturer part number ? i do not want to pay $400.00 for a pump if i can by one for 200.00. I have all the high pressure lines, able to fabricate anything. I think there is a popular model
01-01-2017, 04:45 PM
#63
Burning Brakes
Hydroboost or hydroPITA?
I installed or had my system installed a few years ago. To me it seems over boosted. I have been plagued with hard steering at low speeds. And recently a "no" brake issue! Backed out of a sloped drive I had nothing, well almost nothing! At low rpm I have poor steering and almost no brakes. I can heel / toe, and keep up the rpm for braking, which then seems solid.
The car was never right, but now after sitting for a while it seems worse. Any ideas? I also run a new style Borgensen box as well. I have heard there is a check valve in the PS pump which might be at fault? Or maybe the pump itself is faulty?
I bought a complete system years ago from Hydroboost, but are they still in business?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also if I need a pump any recommendations? I have a '71 LS-5.
The car was never right, but now after sitting for a while it seems worse. Any ideas? I also run a new style Borgensen box as well. I have heard there is a check valve in the PS pump which might be at fault? Or maybe the pump itself is faulty?
I bought a complete system years ago from Hydroboost, but are they still in business?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also if I need a pump any recommendations? I have a '71 LS-5.
07-02-2020, 05:45 PM
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The PARKING-brake (not emergency) will hardly hold it when it's not moving 
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07-02-2020, 05:51 PM
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It'll die if the brakes fail and someone tries to use the parking brake to stop 
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07-02-2020, 06:41 PM
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