Decided to make a new thread here after my problems with the brake pedal. Ok, so I finally finished my hydroboost install on my 4 dr. It was a learning process for me so it took me a few days since I would start late in the afternoon and also need to run to the auto parts store a few times. However, I think that all in all I must have spent about 8 hours on the whole install.
Things that slowed me down:
1. Finding the right pedal, apparently my first pedal was from an 88-90 truck and didn't clear the steering column nor did the stub fit the brake switch (will touch on this later.)
2. Threading in the new ps lines. PITA to start the threads, especially in back of the pump.
3. Definitely BENCH BLEED the MC. Since I didn't do this I had absolutely no brakes after the install. Ended up taking off the lines from the MC and bleeding it on the booster. Definitely do some research on this process. I still feel like I need to bleed some more, but overall feel is definitely improved and I can FINALLY lock up my huge 285's!
Materials purchased and cost:
1. Hydroboost and pedal (apparently from wrong year truck.) - $150
2. Correct pedal from a 95' 3500 HD dump truck - $30
3. Duralast pwr steering lines from Autozone sourced for a 98 Suburban 2500 ~ $100
4. Brass T-fitting and hose clamps originally for PT on garbage truck - Free from a good friend!
So all together I spent just under $300 bucks for the install since I used OEM lines and my original ps pump to save money. Not bad for a HB install, right?
Here is a pic of the finished product:
Pic of the correct HB pedal (Part# S 15953991) below the original VAC assist pedal.
Part# for ps hose coming from HB going to the steering box.
Part# for ps hose coming from the back of the pump to the HB
Part# for return hose coming from the HB to my custom T-fitting that ties in the return from the steering box and the ps pump reservoir.
Finally a pic of all three lines on the HB. Front line is the low pressure return. Rear line goes to the steering box, and the back left line comes from the back of the ps pump.
I know this isn't a full step by step, but maybe this can help you guys out if you are not willing to spend money on expensive Hydratech lines or something of that sort. My main focus on the setup was purely for functionality since it is a work truck and aesthetics was way down the list.
Things that slowed me down:
1. Finding the right pedal, apparently my first pedal was from an 88-90 truck and didn't clear the steering column nor did the stub fit the brake switch (will touch on this later.)
2. Threading in the new ps lines. PITA to start the threads, especially in back of the pump.
3. Definitely BENCH BLEED the MC. Since I didn't do this I had absolutely no brakes after the install. Ended up taking off the lines from the MC and bleeding it on the booster. Definitely do some research on this process. I still feel like I need to bleed some more, but overall feel is definitely improved and I can FINALLY lock up my huge 285's!
Materials purchased and cost:
1. Hydroboost and pedal (apparently from wrong year truck.) - $150
2. Correct pedal from a 95' 3500 HD dump truck - $30
3. Duralast pwr steering lines from Autozone sourced for a 98 Suburban 2500 ~ $100
4. Brass T-fitting and hose clamps originally for PT on garbage truck - Free from a good friend!
So all together I spent just under $300 bucks for the install since I used OEM lines and my original ps pump to save money. Not bad for a HB install, right?
Here is a pic of the finished product:
Pic of the correct HB pedal (Part# S 15953991) below the original VAC assist pedal.
Part# for ps hose coming from HB going to the steering box.
Part# for ps hose coming from the back of the pump to the HB
Part# for return hose coming from the HB to my custom T-fitting that ties in the return from the steering box and the ps pump reservoir.
Finally a pic of all three lines on the HB. Front line is the low pressure return. Rear line goes to the steering box, and the back left line comes from the back of the ps pump.
I know this isn't a full step by step, but maybe this can help you guys out if you are not willing to spend money on expensive Hydratech lines or something of that sort. My main focus on the setup was purely for functionality since it is a work truck and aesthetics was way down the list.
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