Brake Vacuum
07-03-2006 | 04:53 PM
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Brake Vacuum
Any ideas on how to easily keep vacuum on the brake system. On a couple occasions I've been under boost and had to let off and grab brake quickly and not had any. 
07-03-2006 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by KySilverado
Any ideas on how to easily keep vacuum on the brake system. On a couple occasions I've been under boost and had to let off and grab brake quickly and not had any.
May just be the crappy stockers on mine??
Look on Summit for an idea.
Pmed you.
Last edited by TG02Z71; 07-06-2006 at 06:55 AM.
07-03-2006 | 06:07 PM
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Back when I first signed up on LS1Tech, that was one of the first questions I had. Being the aggressive driver I am (Hey I am a curtious aggressive driver!!!LOL) I often found myself looking for brakes and not having any. ESPECIALLY at a stop sign on a funky road, and have to change my mind as I start to nail it.
My fix wasn't cheap, but on the other hand I haven't suffered a problem with not having brakes since.
http://www.hydratechbraking.com/ (custom hydroboost)
My fix wasn't cheap, but on the other hand I haven't suffered a problem with not having brakes since.
http://www.hydratechbraking.com/ (custom hydroboost)
Last edited by dewmanshu; 07-03-2006 at 08:32 PM.
07-03-2006 | 06:41 PM
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not sure if this will work or not...
happen to just be looking at them last night in a Jeg's catalog...
happen to just be looking at them last night in a Jeg's catalog...
The JEG'S vacuum canister gives you an extra shot of vacuum that the new cam won't allow you to have in order to feed your power brakes. Durable 5" x 7" canister will not flex under load and includes mounting bracket, one way check valve, grommet, 90º fitting and port plug. Available in a black wrinkle finish steel or an extruded billet aluminum canister. The aluminum canister features billet end caps, for a sanitary appearance, and a clear anodize or polished finish with a matching check valve cover. Also includes the "Just-Able" integral mounting system, exclusively from JEG'S, for easy attachment with stainless hardware. Liquid filled pressure gauges available separately. Check valves (sold separately) are an ideal dress up item for power brake boosters.
07-03-2006 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by KySilverado
Any ideas on how to easily keep vacuum on the brake system. On a couple occasions I've been under boost and had to let off and grab brake quickly and not had any.
07-03-2006 | 08:59 PM
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Damn, isn't anything easy. 
Okay rant off. Should I just be able to find a hydroboost equipped 04+ truck in a yard somewhere and swap it over? Probably not to bad so long as it doesn't screw with ABS or electronics somewhere.
Okay rant off. Should I just be able to find a hydroboost equipped 04+ truck in a yard somewhere and swap it over? Probably not to bad so long as it doesn't screw with ABS or electronics somewhere.
07-03-2006 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by KySilverado
Damn, isn't anything easy. Okay rant off. Should I just be able to find a hydroboost equipped 04+ truck in a yard somewhere and swap it over? Probably not to bad so long as it doesn't screw with ABS or electronics somewhere.
Okay rant off. Should I just be able to find a hydroboost equipped 04+ truck in a yard somewhere and swap it over? Probably not to bad so long as it doesn't screw with ABS or electronics somewhere.Trending Topics
07-06-2006 | 12:15 AM
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2500HD+ 6.0L's have the hydroboost also. That would probably be a better candidate to get parts from.
Dewmanshu - So you have that setup you linked to? Did it increase the braking of the stock setup or just take care of the low vacuum issue you had? I want to take a look at yours on Sunday.
Dewmanshu - So you have that setup you linked to? Did it increase the braking of the stock setup or just take care of the low vacuum issue you had? I want to take a look at yours on Sunday.
