How to install Hydroboost

On my 1975 Ford Bronco, years ago I installed a brake booster which gave me more stopping power. BUT, with a brake booster you need 16-18 inches of vacuum to really see the benefits of a brake booster. Now I don’t have a super lobey cam in this engine, but still my vacuum measurements are only at 13 inches of vacuum at idle. Not enough to really see the brakes booster benefit. So I’m looking at installing a Hydroboost brake system in replace of the brake booster.
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[@chuckjimenez5511]

Thanks for the video Jon. I’m just finishing up a hydroboost install in my ‘69 Bronco and your comments are spot on.

[@NashvilleEarlyBronco]

Nice!

[@Halfwheelhell]

still requires engine to get power... just off the accessory drive, not via vacuum from exhaust. to be clear, the running engine is still required for brake assist. awesome video as always!

[@NashvilleEarlyBronco]

Great point!

[@MattsGarage]

I put hydroboost on the scout. Huge difference.

[@stevo196two9]

According to the gentleman at Hydrotech, if you want it to the power steering cooler, it call the restriction call to hang out that’s why all factor hydroboost have a second low pressure return fitting on the pump

[@NashvilleEarlyBronco]

Interesting. I’ve heard I should get a pump with two returns

[@ryansearlybronco]

Still need a Pro flo 4 update video

[@NashvilleEarlyBronco]

It’s coming

[@paulmcmasters8345]

Would have loved this video a couple years ago 😮I have a '75 that I quit daily driving due to brakes grabbing and pulling one direction or the other unless prime pumped before smashing...1-25 pile up directly in front of me and I forgot...fast lane to the grass almost on two wheels caused me to park and time and life got away...Would love to come talk to you guys or have yall come check her out????

[@NashvilleEarlyBronco]

Sorry to hear that!

[@PalmerAnderson]

How far is the back of pedal arm to firewall/footwell area in park with engine running? Do you max out the pump ability and get the squeal before bottoming out pedal? How much pedal travel before bronco locks up? Sorry for all the ???

[@davidbrady9686]

Been thinking of a way to increase vacuum or the hydro boost. I already have Toms power steering kit installed on mine. At least talk about the process once you adjust the proportioning valve...interested in your findings.

[@NashvilleEarlyBronco]

Sounds good

[@DarrylMan]

Are you using power steering fluid for the brakes and in the brake Master Cylinder

[@NashvilleEarlyBronco]

No, brake fluid for brakes, power steering fluid for steering pump

[@MBC-777]

Do you have any problems with your headers heating up you brake lines or fuel lines?

[@NashvilleEarlyBronco]

Not that I’ve noticed

[@dariusadams1272]

Why did you choose to use a newer cooler instead of the original power steering cooler?

[@NashvilleEarlyBronco]

Because me being the dummy I am, I threw the stock one away years ago

[@stevo196two9]

I put one on the 71 Mustang with the low vacuum big engine that damn thing will not stop before with the factory booster. Now it’ll stop on a dime and give you two nickels change with no other changes stock little brakes, stock pads and waste money on that stuff just buy a Hydro boost baby.

[@NashvilleEarlyBronco]

Agreed!