I just recieved a used LS1 master cylinder to use with my Hydroboost/LS1 disks upgrade, and there seems to be a fair amount of gunk inside of the resevoir. How would one clean out the inside of the resevoir? Any help is much appreciated.

 

I'd use brake cleaner.

 

sounds good to me! Do you suggest that i just fill the tank up with brake cleaner then just drain it?

 

hey black highway did you just upgrade your front brakes or all the way around and just wondering whats the hydroboost you are talking about i take it that the 4th gen master cylinder is a easy swap

 

Right now i am swapping the 4th Gen MC and installing a Hydratech Hydrobooster, replacing my vacuum boost. Then the front a rear brakes will be recieving LS1 treatment.

 

so why are you doing the hydroboost?

 

My guess is because it's: 1) smaller, and 2) more powerful.

 

interesting, i didnt know there was an aftermarket unit, hopefully it wont leak and drench your feet

so which kit did you use, and how much was it? i went to thier site, but it said PowerMaster, so I got scared and closed the window

 

It said "...replacement for your vacuum brake booster, troublesome Powermaster system, or upgrade your factory..." so I guess they don't make the Powermaster.

A simple click on the company forums would have shown this thread specifically dealing with 3rd gens. The price is $500-700, which is reasonable for brake assist units, or at least from what I've seen.

I'd like to know what brake assist unit this is, and where it was sourced from. black_highway, are there any casting numbers on the unit? Maybe I can figure out where it came from...

 

I haven't recieved it yet, but when i get it i'll let you know. All the cars i have ever driven with hydroboost are simply a pleasure to drive, even my 3500 Chevy work van has hydroboost and brakes better than my camaro!

 

it was a joke

 

what factory vehicles came with this hydroassist from th factory?

 

www.hydroboost.com

 

yes that is the site link, but thats not what i asked...

 

astro vans, trucks, pretty much everything diesel unless it has electric or powermaster, diesel dont have vacuum. im sure other manufactuers have used it too, but i dont have any experience with too much other then gm

 

I've been considering a PowerMaster conversion of sorts... Is it a simple step by step process like I hope?
Step 1-remove Vacuum assist unit entirely
Step 2-Bolt in PowerMaster...

I know the Rod from the pedal to the master will have to be shorter... and I'll have to get a Stockpile of Accumulators, as they go bad at least once every 3 years, or so...

Is this a dumb idea? I mean, it'll save weight, open the engine bay, and still work incredibly well... Shoot, the Grand Nationals had them... Why can't we?

 

You get a hydroboost off a 94-95 astro van for 40-50 bucks. Cutting your old vacuum booster bracket off the back, it will mount right up. All that needs to be done is lenghten the pedal rod about 3/4 to 11/16 of an inch. I use my old rod and welded it to the end of the hydroboost rod. Easy install and awesome brakes now.