Posted by Peter Sprouse on September 23, 1998 at 19:56:12:
In Reply to: Fuel Filters, Fuel Pumps, Brake Boosters - good ideas? posted by Dave on September 23, 1998 at 06:17:17:
Dave,
Here are some people's comments from the forum archives:
Posted by steve on November 10, 1997 at 15:15:01:
In Reply to: M-37 Brake conversion posted by Eric on November 10, 1997 at 14:45:11:
Eric-- I used a Midland remanufactured vacuum
booster, available from NAPA, RV46201X. It
cost me $140 plus a $50 core charge, and a
few hours to run the plumbing and install under
the passenger's seat. The booster, combined
with the otherwise stock system in good working order, stops the rig more easily and more effectively, even with the 36" tires I run.
Well worth the investment!
--Steve
Posted by Woody on November 26, 1997 at 00:39:11:
In Reply to: Hydrovac posted by Jason on November 24, 1997 at 00:44:33:
Jason, hydrovacs are not all that 'difficult' to install, but there are 'technicalities' you must deal with. Not all hydrovacs are the same, particularly regarding boost
power. Instead of going on and on endlessly trying to explain it here, I suggest that you contact a truck brake specialty outfit. There, in addition to plumbing charts
appropriate to the brand of hydrovac, they should be able to recommend the appropriate 'size.' They should be able to provide you with the manifold check valve,
vac. hoses, the proper steel tubing, fittings, fluid, etc., and a double-flare tool if you don't have one. Nonetheless, you should end up with much better brake
application power. (One final note: When bleeding the system after the installation, don't quit too soon. The instructions that come with hydrovacs don't emphasize
this nearly enough!)