Hydroboost Brakes

[Denim Chicken]

Hi, All. I’m in the planning stages of a ‘35 build and was wondering if anyone has done a Hydroboost brake application. I’m purchasing a Blueprint LS package which includes a hydraulic power steering pump. It seems a logical approach to use this power source for a Hydroboost application since there is no hydraulic PS option for this package. Any thoughts, or better yet, has anyone else taken this approach?

Pertinent options are:
Wilwood brake option
F5 electric PS

Also, I have worked with Blueprint and they have a PS delete option specifically for this truck, so no big deal if the Hydroboost isn’t a good approach.

Thanks,
Mark

[edwardb]

If you're going to the trouble of moving the master cylinder out onto the firewall and boosting the brakes, why not vacuum power? That's what I did on my 35 truck build. Pictures and description in my build thread. Nothing additional other than tapping engine vacuum. I wouldn't run hydraulic for the brakes alone.

[mkassab]

I agree with Paul... doesn't seem practical.... i.e., running a PS pump just for brakes.

[House Money]

Be aware that the chassis gets pretty narrow at the front. I too have the LS and went with the Holley front drive, it came with a PS pump that would in no way have fit. No problem for me as I got the electric PS from FFR with my kit. A couple of things I liked about the Holley drive was that it comes with a spot to hook up your steam vent, and the housing has provisions for the heater hoses to either come straight out or go down which is what I did as coming straight can hit the round frame tube that the upper control arm mounts to.

Gary

[Alan_C]

If you want the hydroboost, consider an electric pump. There are systems out there and, in this application, going electric makes sense for both.

[Denim Chicken]

I haven’t even considered this option. I will take a look. I’m not even convinced I need boosted brakes, it’s just one of the 1000 things bouncing around in my head. Thanks for the input!