How much vacuum(volume) does the brakes need
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How much vacuum(volume) does the brakes need
I am running a big cam and the power brakes are barely working.I have a Cadillac pump that I can use.Now is it possible to just ahava tee on the power booster vacuum line heading to the intake straight to the pump?Or do I need a reservoir(can)?If I do any ideas on how to make it?(a drwaing would be a great)The Cadi pump has its own regulator so wiring would be a lot simpler
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Hey Daz,
For what it's worth I have my vacuum pump going straight to my brake booster ... not T's, no Anything (except a vacuum switch that turns the pump off when a certain vacuum is reached). I capped the port on the intake. I bought a vacuum reserve canister that I was going to plumb in-line but I didn't need it. You might - because of the Caddy pump ... but I didn't need it with the SSBC pump.
Tim
For what it's worth I have my vacuum pump going straight to my brake booster ... not T's, no Anything (except a vacuum switch that turns the pump off when a certain vacuum is reached). I capped the port on the intake. I bought a vacuum reserve canister that I was going to plumb in-line but I didn't need it. You might - because of the Caddy pump ... but I didn't need it with the SSBC pump.
Tim
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Originally posted by TRAXION
Hey Daz,
For what it's worth I have my vacuum pump going straight to my brake booster ... not T's, no Anything (except a vacuum switch that turns the pump off when a certain vacuum is reached). I capped the port on the intake. I bought a vacuum reserve canister that I was going to plumb in-line but I didn't need it. You might - because of the Caddy pump ... but I didn't need it with the SSBC pump.
Tim
Hey Daz,
For what it's worth I have my vacuum pump going straight to my brake booster ... not T's, no Anything (except a vacuum switch that turns the pump off when a certain vacuum is reached). I capped the port on the intake. I bought a vacuum reserve canister that I was going to plumb in-line but I didn't need it. You might - because of the Caddy pump ... but I didn't need it with the SSBC pump.
Tim
Do you mind giving me info on the vacuum reserve canister and the SSBC pump that you have.Ive one seen a few.You can also sell me your canister for cheap..hehe..BTW Im also looking into Hydro -Boosts but theyre pricey..Thanks
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Daz,
PN 28146 from stainless steel brakes corp. $245. Picture is below.
The canister is black powdercoated aluminum from CompCams. (PN5200). I'm going to hang onto it since it's brand new and is too cheap to sell.
Tim
PN 28146 from stainless steel brakes corp. $245. Picture is below.
The canister is black powdercoated aluminum from CompCams. (PN5200). I'm going to hang onto it since it's brand new and is too cheap to sell.
Tim
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Daz,
Do you have any info on that caddy pump? I would like to put a pump in my car but dont really want to spend the money for the SSBC one.
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Kevin
Do you have any info on that caddy pump? I would like to put a pump in my car but dont really want to spend the money for the SSBC one.
Thanks,
Kevin
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How about converting/adapting to a Hydro-Boost system?
How about converting/adapting to a Hydro-Boost system?
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They used a hydraulic booster in some of the full-size trucks and vans. I personally don't like the design, because there are a lot of fittings to leak, it puts more strain on the PS pump (especially in parking lots where you are braking and turning at low speeds a lot,) and if you break a belt, you can't turn OR stop. You could make it fit, but why? A vacuum pump would have less mess, better reliability, and probably about the same cost as swapping in a used hydro-booster. And then when the hydro system breaks, good luck finding parts.
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