Engine vacuum and the powerbrakes...

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Jun 15, 2009 | 01:13 PM

98Red

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Engine vacuum and the powerbrakes...

Hi, does anyone know how much vacuum the brake booster needs to work properly? My new motor only makes 3-3.5 inches of vacuum. This is a strip only car and it takes booth feet to slow the thing down. I'm wondering if going to manual brakes would help.

I'm thinking that the larger bore and correct pedal geometry of maunal brakes would do better then powerbrakes with no power assist.

Thanks, Doug.

Jun 15, 2009 | 01:28 PM

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Here is a hint.. Name me one purpose built pro race car you pick the venue that has vaccum power assisted brakes.. I see wildwoods in your future..

Jun 15, 2009 | 01:36 PM

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Here is a hint.. Name me one purpose built pro race car you pick the venue that has vaccum power assisted brakes.. I see wildwoods in your future..

Thanks. Your right I've never seen power brakes on a racecar. But I don't think Wilwoods are in my budget.

Doug.

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