Attention All Hydratech Customers And Hydraulic Brake Assist Users - Lateral-g Forums

**Hydratech®** · #1 10-09-2005, 12:07 PM

We are currently in the process of designing a superior new model of hydraulic brake assist unit! While this will take some time to design and ultimately achieve production, the time frames may not be nearly as distant as some may initially believe. What we would like to do here is to receive as much feedback as possible for use in designing the newest superior model hydraulic brake assist units. To that end, would you please take a moment to provide some highly appreciated feedback and survey information, as after all, we are going to be producing these systems for you!

Some of the key design improvements currently in discussion are:

* High strength Aluminum alloy instead of cast iron for much lighter overall weight, which may also be optionally polished to a very high appearance grade finish

* Shorter overall assembled lengths

* Larger register sizes to accommodate 2 stage / quick take up design master cylinders

* Slotted master cylinder mounting holes to accommodate various different styles of master cylinders

* Adjustable master cylinder pushrod

* Higher hydraulic flow through capacities / rates

* User adjustable power output – picture literally being able to optionally turn up or down the desired levels of available brake assist!

* Multiple keyway mounting

* Interchangeable brake pedal rod design

* Stand alone operations not requiring the use of power steering if desired

* Remote accumulator design for packaging in tight areas

* Individual valve body assemblies for use in tailoring the pedal response and feel characteristics, along with various available port configurations to accommodate a large range of possible plumbing options

* Highly enhanced low friction seal technology for precision fluid control

Your comments and suggestions are welcomed! Please advise

KAA · #2 10-09-2005, 01:26 PM

This would be number 1 on my list:

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* High strength Aluminum alloy instead of cast iron for much lighter overall weight, which may also be optionally polished to a very high appearance grade finish

This would be a nice addition:

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* User adjustable power output – picture literally being able to optionally turn up or down the desired levels of available brake assist!

**XcYZ** · #3 10-09-2005, 05:24 PM

The 2 things Keith pointed out, as well as the shorter overall length would be great for getting it into tight places.

67Sally · #4 10-09-2005, 05:37 PM

Yes a shorter overall length would be nice.
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**Hydratech®** · #5 10-11-2005, 05:17 PM

Hi Guys - thank you very much for the feedback so far!

Yes, aluminum IS definitely at the absolute top of the list, as this is a point that has had the largest amount of discussion. The shorter overall length will be challenging, though I'm confident that it can be done. The variable power adjustment option is also high up there on the list, as even I myself would enjoy this option VERY much!

Let's keep the input and suggestions coming

**syborg tt** · #6 10-12-2005, 03:36 PM

well put me down for one

mhr · #7 10-12-2005, 11:29 PM

I have a customer car that would like to have one like your talking about that we are doing now. How far out are we talking?

**Hydratech®** · #8 10-20-2005, 12:15 PM

How far out are we talking? THIS seems to be the toughest question to answer, as there are many variables that may all come together to cumulatively put the debut off as far as a year from now. What is the largest potential delay? Testing and certifying all of the components carefully for durability and safety before circulating the systems to the aftermarket.

The current thinking is 6-8 months on the inside, a year on the outside.