Hydroboost brakes, what do ya think?
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Hydroboost brakes, what do ya think?
I just read an article on the Hydroboost brake system in January 2006 SUper Chevy. Sounds like a cool deal. When your vacuum gets low due to camshaft etc, brakes do get a little harder to work. So with this system, you always have good solid pressure to your brakes.
Now, will it work on our Vettes? I will email and see, as it taps off your power steering pump.
Thoughts?
Now, will it work on our Vettes? I will email and see, as it taps off your power steering pump.
Thoughts?
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Weird...I know for years they have sold vacuum cannisters just for that application but this is something new to my ears.
How does the p/s pump assist this?I havent seen the article so was just wondering.
How does the p/s pump assist this?I havent seen the article so was just wondering.
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I Just read some of this...
sounds pretty cool!
http://www.hydratechbraking.com/hydr...a%20hydroboost
sounds pretty cool!
http://www.hydratechbraking.com/hydr...a%20hydroboost
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Originally Posted by Bill's86Coupe
I Just read some of this...
sounds pretty cool!
http://www.hydratechbraking.com/hydr...a%20hydroboost
sounds pretty cool!
http://www.hydratechbraking.com/hydr...a%20hydroboost
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Originally Posted by steve40th
The yellow Vette they show in this link is a friend of mine out here in Hawaiis. I think he just sold it. But he is on the C3 forum, names Cappy.
Was just thinking,this may be a alternative to them crappy C4 cracking plastic brake boosters eh?
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I never thought of it for corvette use, but I had looked at them for my CJ. About the only downside I could see, is they are plumbed to have priority over steering, so if their is ever heavy use of both steering and braking at the same time(which really should never happen), the brakes will get all the fluid pressure first, and the steering gets what is left.
I could really see it for big-cam motors, or for clearance issues as the hydrobooster is much smaller than most vacuum boosters.
Also, if someone is concerned, they do have a sort of "pressure reserve" built in like vacuum boosters so you still have one good pedal squeeze left if the motor dies.
»keith
I could really see it for big-cam motors, or for clearance issues as the hydrobooster is much smaller than most vacuum boosters.
Also, if someone is concerned, they do have a sort of "pressure reserve" built in like vacuum boosters so you still have one good pedal squeeze left if the motor dies.
»keith
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Originally Posted by kalister1
Hydro Boost is the Power Brake system for Diesel engines due to there lack of vacumm
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Originally Posted by DanZ51
You'll also find them on Cadillacs, and some of the big Olds, Buicks of the '80s. 
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I have a Hydroboost for my '89 that I purchased from
Paul at Hydratech in '03.
I have not installed it, yet. My primary issues with
braking were resolved with an upgrade to C5 parts
at the front.
I have experience with factory Hydroboost setups on
GM trucks and always like the system so I was eager
to get one for my C4. Paul cautioned me that the
C4 system received the 'R' (Race) suffix because there
is some pump noise transmitted into the cabin. He
discussed prospects for damping the noise but said
at that time they had not fully been successful. I ordered
a system anyway.
I can vouch for the quality of the product and the before
and after sales support that Hydratech provides.
I believe if you search or post in the C3 Tech section,
you will find many satisfied customers there. IIRC,
the different pump design used in the C3 reduces/eliminates
the noise issue.
Here's what mine looks like:
I have mentioned the Hydroboost as an option in
several posts but I know of no C4 members who have
one.
Here is one C3 thread that mentions the unit favorably
Looking for a hydroboost brake booster...
.
Paul at Hydratech in '03.
I have not installed it, yet. My primary issues with
braking were resolved with an upgrade to C5 parts
at the front.
I have experience with factory Hydroboost setups on
GM trucks and always like the system so I was eager
to get one for my C4. Paul cautioned me that the
C4 system received the 'R' (Race) suffix because there
is some pump noise transmitted into the cabin. He
discussed prospects for damping the noise but said
at that time they had not fully been successful. I ordered
a system anyway.
I can vouch for the quality of the product and the before
and after sales support that Hydratech provides.
I believe if you search or post in the C3 Tech section,
you will find many satisfied customers there. IIRC,
the different pump design used in the C3 reduces/eliminates
the noise issue.
Here's what mine looks like:
I have mentioned the Hydroboost as an option in
several posts but I know of no C4 members who have
one.
Here is one C3 thread that mentions the unit favorably
Looking for a hydroboost brake booster...
.
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hydro boost
why would you need hydro assist brakes? I you had a monster cam, but other than that why would you consider doing this to your vet? 
wouldn't this create more parasitic drag from the power steering pump and cost you some power?
wouldn't this create more parasitic drag from the power steering pump and cost you some power?
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Steve, I had all the ABS and power brake stuff taken off my car by Neverlift.
ps is gone also.
ps is gone also.
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Originally Posted by mackeyred96
Steve, I had all the ABS and power brake stuff taken off my car by Neverlift.
ps is gone also.
ps is gone also.