Hydroboost Mounting Plates

[AusTx68]

This morning I mounted the hydroboost using John's booster bracket and plate. I still need to reroute the high pressure line but you get an idea of how it looks. As you can see I flipped it so the fittings are on the bottom. The stainless TFE hose and ends came from Summit. I have around $300 in the setup (not including the master cylinder).

I took a test drive around the block. From the time I stepped on the pedal I could feel the difference. The brakes feel like my newer cars. It will certainly takes some getting used to.

Thanks John for an excellent product and super speedy shipping.

[RockTonka]

That looks good!

[Captainfab]

I agree, that looks real good

Thanks for posting pics of your installation Joseph

[Tmwoodall]

Originally Posted by AusTx68

This morning I mounted the hydroboost using John's booster bracket and plate. I still need to reroute the high pressure line but you get an idea of how it looks. As you can see I flipped it so the fittings are on the bottom. The stainless TFE hose and ends came from Summit. I have around $300 in the setup (not including the master cylinder).

I took a test drive around the block. From the time I stepped on the pedal I could feel the difference. The brakes feel like my newer cars. It will certainly takes some getting used to.

Thanks John for an excellent product and super speedy shipping.

I've got to ask, how did you piece this together for ~300?

What I am seeing:

Booster ~150
Cptn Brackets & Plate ~70
Lines ~220

Where did you save? I am planning on doing exactly as you have except painted semi glass black.

[AusTx68]

Originally Posted by Tmwoodall

I've got to ask, how did you piece this together for ~300?

What I am seeing:

Booster ~150
Cptn Brackets & Plate ~70
Lines ~220

Where did you save? I am planning on doing exactly as you have except painted semi glass black.

Refurb Booster on Ebay ~ $120 w/shipping
Cptn Brackets & Plate ~ $70
Lines ~ $110 (includes four -6 AN TFE fittings and 6ft of TFE hose)
Hydroboost Fittings on Ebay ~$28 w/ shipping

That comes out to $328. There were other nominal cost such as a barb T fitting from Home Depot and hose clamps. To save costs I only used the teflon for the high pressure lines. The return line is regular stainless hose. I had an extra piece left over from an earlier project. That stuff is pretty cheap (6ft @ $25). You could save there by using 3/8" rubber hose. In the end I had leftover fittings. That's because I converted my PS lines to TFE last year and the high pressure line off the PS pump was long enough to reach the booster. So in all I have closer to $350 invested. That includes the fittings below.

[Tmwoodall]

Originally Posted by AusTx68

Refurb Booster on Ebay ~ $120 w/shipping
Cptn Brackets & Plate ~ $70
Lines ~ $110 (includes four -6 AN TFE fittings and 6ft of TFE hose)
Hydroboost Fittings on Ebay ~$28 w/ shipping

That comes out to $328. There were other nominal cost such as a barb T fitting from Home Depot and hose clamps. To save costs I only used the teflon for the high pressure lines. The return line is regular stainless hose. I had an extra piece left over from an earlier project. That stuff is pretty cheap (6ft @ $25). You could save there by using 3/8" rubber hose. In the end I had leftover fittings. That's because I converted my PS lines to TFE last year and the high pressure line off the PS pump was long enough to reach the booster. So in all I have closer to $350 invested. That includes the fittings below.

Awesome! Thanks. The hoses are the biggie. I have seen the reman pumps too, was just planning to buy new for the extra $20.

As it turns out if I am not mistaken I only need one line. I converted mine over to TFE on both lines due to my March kit. So I just need to T and connect the low pressure and make one more high pressure TFE for the second line.

Still need to make it to an event and see your truck.

[Captainfab]

I am curious as to what application you guys are looking under for the rebuilt or new hydroboost units?

[Tmwoodall]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I am curious as to what application you guys are looking under for the rebuilt or new hydroboost units?

I have just been searching GM or Chevy hydroboost.

Examples:

New, $145: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251050904964...#ht_500wt_1378

Reman, $120: http://www.ebay.com/itm/200726546898...#ht_500wt_1144

[AusTx68]

Originally Posted by Tmwoodall

I have just been searching GM or Chevy hydroboost.

Examples:

New, $145: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251050904964...#ht_500wt_1378

Reman, $120: http://www.ebay.com/itm/200726546898...#ht_500wt_1144

I pretty much did the same thing and looked for mid to early 90s units. Settled on one from a 93' Chevy Truck.
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[mcmlxix]

Originally Posted by Captainfab

I am curious as to what application you guys are looking under for the rebuilt or new hydroboost units?

I have one from a 2005 GMC 2500HD, but I'm also using the master from the same truck. I picked up a Wilwood proportioning valve 260-11179. I went this route because I have a 4 wheel disc brakes with dual piston calipers on all 4 corners.

[Tmwoodall]

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

I have one from a 2005 GMC 2500HD, but I'm also using the master from the same truck. I picked up a Wilwood proportioning valve 260-11179. I went this route because I have a 4 wheel disc brakes with dual piston calipers on all 4 corners.

In terms of MC and P.Valve I'll be using the MCPV-1 from CPP. Combine the two in a pretty sleek package, as seen above in AusTex68's truck.

[AusTx68]

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

I have one from a 2005 GMC 2500HD, but I'm also using the master from the same truck. I picked up a Wilwood proportioning valve 260-11179. I went this route because I have a 4 wheel disc brakes with dual piston calipers on all 4 corners.

I'm running 4 wheel disc brakes (95' Camaro rear calipers/stock 72' front calipers) with the CPP MCPV-1. I feel my braking is almost too good. It actually took a little getting used to. It's great now that I'm trained

I can't imagine the braking with dual piston calipers.