Hydroboost Help

[cofrmby]

I want Hydro boost Brakes on my Bronco. I looked at the one WH makes, I know it can be installed cheaper.
My issue is I have a 351W with Lightning intake and it is really wide, plus I have the Exploder Power steering Pump and stock Steering Box.

I would like to buy all the parts new. I really don’t have good luck with used parts
I know I need a bracket to angle the Booster away from Upper Intake. That would have to be custom built, plus all the hoses to and from Booster.
I would like to stay with Ford parts maybe F250 Brake Booster do I also use Master cylinder from F250.
Plus where is a good place in Denver to get all hoses and Custom built bracket for booster.
I have disk in Front and drums in rear, with WH proportion valve.
I would like to just start by collecting all parts so I can convert Brakes in one weekend.

Thank you

Cofrmby )Colorado Farm Boy
469-215-0366

[Gunnibronco]

The angle bracket most use is the stock power brake booster bracket. I'd check with the usual Broncos vendors and see if it can be bought separate. Or maybe eBay or cb.com classifieds.

My guess is the f250 m/c reservoir is too tall, bit I don't know for sure.

The booster units are all made by bendix with different configurations.

I'm running a 99 mustang booster and m/c on the firewall, but will probably have to move it onto an angle bracket when I do a 351. If you use a mustang h booster you have to use the mustang m/c because it has a 'special' bolt pattern.

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[RJLougee]

You didn't say what kind of tranny you're running, so if you're running an auto you can move the whole brake assy over to where the clutch pedal bolts up and install it there. I've done that on a couple rigs. In order to actuate the hydroboost, you can get creative with the pedal placement, get a differently angled pedal assy or even weld a bar between the brake and clutch pedals so you have the brake in it's "normal" position and can use the clutch pedal to brake modulate with the left foot wheeling.

If you're running a stick, then that's off the table. The issue with the "width" of the hydroboost is all about where the accumulator is in relation to the intake. Many of the hydroboost units can be rotated to clear the intake. Generally, it doesn't matter where it sits, nor where the hoses enter/exit. You may have to unbolt the unit and hold it in the right position to get it bled of air when first installed, but it won't matter after that.

Something like this, but rotate 180 degrees and turn the master up-side down.


So it looks like this:


As far as the rest of the hoses, etc... it's just parts. Take the components into the Parker Store and they can build you the right hoses and/or supply adapters.
HTH, Joe

[PaulW]

http://www.hydratechbraking.com/products.html
All brand new stuff and it fits just fine and no chasing parts. His web is down for the EBs so just call. Comes with an angle bracket. Call the owner and he will advise you about the Lightning fitment. I had to buy an Corvette master for my disk/disk setup, but I ran it before the rear disc conversion and that master worked fine. I would think your ps pump is in question? Most guys switch to a sag unit. Mine is a an aftermarket pump and it works OK. Its not a Sag. Try the setup with your pump before changing it. Once again ask the owner about the pump.
BTW, WH does not make HB. They sell somebody's. Probably Hydratech like the other vendors?
Delete the prop valve. Not required when you have the correct MC. Even with disk/disk or disk/drum.
PaulW
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I want Hydro boost Brakes on my Bronco. I looked at the one WH makes, I know it can be installed cheaper.
My issue is I have a 351W with Lightning intake and it is really wide, plus I have the Exploder Power steering Pump and stock Steering Box.

I would like to buy all the parts new. I really don’t have good luck with used parts
I know I need a bracket to angle the Booster away from Upper Intake. That would have to be custom built, plus all the hoses to and from Booster.
I would like to stay with Ford parts maybe F250 Brake Booster do I also use Master cylinder from F250.
Plus where is a good place in Denver to get all hoses and Custom built bracket for booster.
I have disk in Front and drums in rear, with WH proportion valve.
I would like to just start by collecting all parts so I can convert Brakes in one weekend.

Thank you

Cofrmby )Colorado Farm Boy
469-215-0366