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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Jingles, Jun 11, 2012.

  1. Jingles
    Joined: May 6, 2009
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    Does anyone know if there is a setup that uses a power steering pump to also operate power brakes?
     
  2. Roger Walling
    Joined: Sep 26, 2010
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    Some trucks definatly use it, I think International Harvester.
     
  3. 2OLD2FAST
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    from illinois

    GM hydraboost as found on trucks is one.
    dave
     
  4. My 1983 GMC (Diesel) Suburban had a power brake booster that used the steering pump. The older diesels do not produce enough manifold vacuum (it's an efficiency thing...) for a standard power brake booster.
     
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  5. cmyhtrod
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    from ct

    My '05 GMC 4500 has a combo power brake/power steering unit. Heavier, (1 ton and up) Ford trucks use a similar set up.
     
  6. 40FordGuy
    Joined: Mar 24, 2008
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    Ditto the GM Hydroboost units.

    4TTRUK
     
  7. Gromit
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    GM trucks and some G vans. as an alternative you can also buy vacuum pumps
     
  8. Early diesel Cadillac Eldorado used Hydorboost. Thats the system that I have on my 32 Chevy....Works great with a hot cam that produces low vacuum and easily adapted for under floor mounting. You car read more here.
    http://www.jpeater.com/techspec/hydroboost.htm
     
  9. ago
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    from pgh. pa.

    Chevy Astro van.


    Ago
     
  10. Andy
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    My 85 Pontiac full size wagon was that way. I think the 90 Olds was also.
     
  11. Cooder2
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    from tejas

    Yes, I've seen several of these on Factory Five Cobras
     
  12. railroad
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    My 99 Cobra has it and have seen it advertised in after market systems.
     
  13. Lots of big BMWs have used hydraboost since the late 80s
     

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