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Old Nov 30, 2021 | 03:52 PM
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Default Hydratech Brakes?
Anyone using this?
http://www.hydratechbraking.com/C3Corvette.html
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Old Nov 30, 2021 | 05:32 PM
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I used them on two projects, 66 Mustang and 67 Nova with great results. Both had big cams so no vacuum for power brakes.
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Is this brand better than any other generic hydroboost setup? I saw one on ebay for $500, guy seemd to know his stuff:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/301796584167
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I followed Mooser's lead...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...other-one.html

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To add to Mooser's thread...

Why the 1995 Astro/Safari Hydro Boost unit?
  • Bolt pattern on the 1995 Astro/Safari Hydro-Boost firewall mount four bolt pattern matches the stock C3 Corvette vacuum booster/pedal mount four bolt pattern with no alterations.
  • The depth of the 1995 Astro/Safari Hydro-Boost unit is similar to the stock C3 Corvette vacuum booster depth sitting the master cylinder and brake lines close to the stock positions.
  • Bolt pattern on the 1995 Astro/Safari Hydro-Boost master cylinder mount matches the 1977-82 Corvette master cylinder.
    • Use 1977-82 Corvette brake master cylinder (Raybestos MC39052) because it has a shallower piston hole for a shorter pushrod compared to the 1968-76 brake master cylinder (Deeper).
  • Spring and pushrod kit (Hydro Boost to MC)
Mine is plumbed in with my Rack and Pinion steering with filter and cooler and I have a current list of parts and pieces that I used if needed...

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Looks like I can get what I need for about $150. I don't need fancy just functionality.
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The Hydro-Boost unit itself was cost effective, it was the hoses and fittings that really added up...
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I used the Hydratech kit on my C3. Would do so again. Complete kit, complete instructions, great to work with.
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Originally Posted by Kidster71
I followed Mooser's lead...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...other-one.html

Cheers,
Richard
If and when it's my turn, I'll likely follow Mooser's lead as well. Thanks Mooser & Richard
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