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#611603 01/20/2010 2:35 AM
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Have any of you converted to power brakes and gotten rid of the hydrovac? What units did you use and what location did you choose? under floor, fire wall etc....

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If the hydrovac is working right, you will have all the brakes you need. Parts are still available for the hydrovacs.

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If you will have power steering then a hydrobooster is a great option.
They use PS pump pressure to help apply the brakes, and work very well.
That's what I have on my 48.

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Grigg #611972 01/21/2010 4:21 AM
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I have a hydrovac on my 2 ton parts truck. was contemplating putting it on my one ton. Will this work? anyone ever done this?

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It will work, but you will have to learn to drive it because it can put you through the windshield if you are not careful. It will be a whole lot more touchy than today's vehicles with abs. It will be kind of like learning to drive with air brakes back in the 60's.


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