HunterBenz
HunterBenz None
10/31/13 5:52 p.m.

I have been looking into hydroboost brake systems trying to figure out some particulars and can't seem to get much info on pump requirements as far as pressure and such. I am building a 1972 Mercedes and an planning out a lot of things. I can't seem to figure out what kind of additional requirements a hydroboost system will add to a PS system. Anyone have any knowledge on this?

I don't know much about the abilities of the Mercedes pump, but I am not worried not opposed to putting a different pump on the car. There are also suspension pumps and such I can easily get to work.

I am using a Mercedes V8 and that will not change. Aside from not wanting to use a vacuum booster, I also want to move the hydro boost inside the cab. I have a buddy that did this on a rock crawler using a lever system and it works well. Any reason why levers might be bad for a raceish car? Other than more bits to fail.

Thanks for any info.

Jaxmadine
Jaxmadine HalfDork
10/31/13 8:42 p.m.

Look at part numbers for the chevy trucks. If its the same for a hydroboost model, I dont think the pressure matters much

curtis73
curtis73 GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
10/31/13 10:57 p.m.

Power steering pumps make up to 3000 psi. I think the pumps are the same, but hydroboost vehicles get an extra PS fluid cooler.

novaderrik
novaderrik PowerDork
10/31/13 11:16 p.m.

my T Type has a factory installed hydraboost and no extra cooler..

HunterBenz
HunterBenz New Reader
11/2/13 3:57 p.m.

I will have to look up some of the part number info, not sure why I did not think of that. Thanks gents.

stan_d
stan_d Dork
11/2/13 9:05 p.m.

Why not run a larger master cylinder. And do away with boosted brakes.

oldtin
oldtin UltraDork
11/2/13 10:17 p.m.

I added hydroboost brakes to an old ford bronco with big tires. I pulled the hydroboost unit from a newer chevy diesel 2500. The most difficult was adding custom high pressure lines with metric fittings on one end and sae/npt (I forget now) on the other end. Some older caddys, lincolns and big mercuries have hydroboost with standard threads instead of metric. I did add an in-line cooler.

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