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02-27-2013, 06:01 PM
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Hydroboost with Scarebird brakes
Anyone done it yet? What master cylinder did you use?
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02-28-2013, 11:20 PM
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http://www.mpbrakes.com/products/pro..._cylinders.cfm
Maybe these guys can give you some advise. Jim
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03-01-2013, 01:11 AM
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Jim,
I'm going to call MP and Tallon Hydraulics. MP doesn't list the B-bodies on the application info. Tallon is supposed to let you design your own kit for around $750. Looks like I'm going to be the first one to do this.
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03-01-2013, 02:26 AM
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Good luck in your efforts. Please post your findings.
Jim
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65 Catalina sedan. Allen Thomas Performance 495. KRE Heads at 310cfm ported by SD Performance, ProSystems Dominator carb on ported Victor intake, P-Dude custom grind hydraulic roller, MSD ignition, 3.50 Moser/Ford rear. F-Glass front bumper by son Rob, rear by the old man and joint effort for trunk lid. 3950# w/driver. Best of 9.5761/139 on 175 shot, 6.01 /114 in 1/8. |
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03-01-2013, 10:44 AM
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Compare stroke length of the Vac booster to the stroke of the Hydro unit. If they're the same compare bores of the master.
Honestly I'd look at either a 84 ish 1/2 ton Chevy truck with JD5 brakes or An 83 Grand Prix with a diesel system. Either should work and parts are still readily available. IF the bolt spread's the same for the mount you should be able to use a 68-70 B body Master Cyl on this unit. The truck will have drum and caliper system sizes closer to the Mid 60's B-body cars. Mike
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03-01-2013, 11:13 AM
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What Mike said is what I used on my hydroboost setup, along with a 78 Firebird master.
Works like a charm. |
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03-01-2013, 02:09 PM
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Guys,
Thanks for the imput. The hydroboost system makes perfect sense to me since my Cat has manual brakes and power steering(?). When I priced the parts needed to install a power brake booster and getting it overhauled verses the hydroboost, the cost was a wash.
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03-01-2013, 05:49 PM
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Trust me, you will not worry about breaking even when you drive it for the first time.
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03-01-2013, 05:55 PM
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Just got off the phone with Tallon Hydraulics. I have to measure the bolt pattern, measure the distance from inside the firewall to the brake pedal, identify whether it's a clevis or a loop and the size of it, and determine whether the brake pedal has a stud or not. Doesn't sound too difficult......
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