Ordered This Today

[broc944]

I was doing so good not spending money on the Burb. I needed to do something about the brakes anyway. After a lot of research in this matter I decided a a complete bolt on system was the way to go. So I decided to go with a Hydratech Hydro boost system.


I also went with a new master cylinder.



Not the cheapest route one can take, total cost on the system to my door was $842 and change. It is supposed to be the chit, time will tell. Customer service was very impressive, hopefully the product will be equally as impressive also.

I will try to take as many photos of the swap and do a write up on it. I should have it no later then next Thursday.

 

[dontoe]

Purdy.............who did ya buy it from?

 

[JpEater]

You will love it. it will stop like a whole different truck. congrats

 

[broc944]

Purdy.............who did ya buy it from?

Hydratech, they make the kits Off Road Unlimited sell, along with other vendors. This is the link to their site. http://www.hydratechbraking.com/

I really hope this works as well as they say, having the confidence of bringing this massive pile of iron to a quick stop will be a new experience, and one I am really looking forward to.

 

[k5floyd]

please let us know how it turns out. im interested in how much quicker itll stop. my brakes are good but after my accident i started wanting brakes thatll stop me quicker and not lock up so easy.

 

[mouse]

Is the master cylinder you ordered spec'd for hydroboost? I assume so...let me know how its works. I'm looking for a plastic reservoir style MC to run with my hydroboost.

 

[broc944]

Yep, it is made for this system. This is another reason I went this route, I figured it was much better relying on experts in this area, then to be trying to figure out what went wrong with a design of my own.

 

[thatK30guy]

Yep, it is made for this system. This is another reason I went this route, I figured it was much better relying on experts in this area, then to be trying to figure out what went wrong with a design of my own.

Awwww man, that takes all the fun out of "backyard engineering", "DIY", and "trial-and-error".

 

[dremu]

Is the master cylinder you ordered spec'd for hydroboost? I assume so...let me know how its works. I'm looking for a plastic reservoir style MC to run with my hydroboost.

Why d'ya like plastic? The P30 masters have the aluminum reservoirs, f'rinstance...

-- A

 

[mouse]

I'm running a cast iron style reservoir right now, with the large and small chambers. The lid on it leaks because of a poor seal. Even when new. The plastic reservoir has a better sealing design.

I'm willing to entertain other options for a reservoir though.

I'm running a hydroboost from a 1/2 ton diesel, and have TSM large GM rear calipers. Great stopping power, but that leak on the reservoir lid drives me nuts.

 

[dremu]

I'm running a cast iron style reservoir right now, with the large and small chambers. The lid on it leaks because of a poor seal. Even when new. The plastic reservoir has a better sealing design.

I'm willing to entertain other options for a reservoir though.

I'm running a hydroboost from a 1/2 ton diesel, and have TSM large GM rear calipers. Great stopping power, but that leak on the reservoir lid drives me nuts.

I've not had issues with this one:

http://www.partsamerica.com/Product...AY&mfrpartnumber=2539309&parttype=230&ptset=A

That's the P30 hydroboost master (fits a '80 P30 with rear disc, to tell your counterguy). I know what you mean about the cast reservoirs, but the plastic ones always seemed flimsy to me, so I think this might be the best of both worlds.

Not cheap, but the truck definitely stops.

-- A