At A crossroads on whether or not to go Hydraboost

[Rhino]

I completely agree that the accumulator typically does it's job. As I posted earlier, I've driven one on the street for years and have first hand experience of this. I'm confident enough in it that I'm planning a hydroboost setup for my current build.

My point is that if the PS fails and the accumulator doesn't do it's job you'll be much worse off than having manual brakes.

[gearheadgarage]

Why are we so slow to adopt modern technology? Hydroboost works! In laymen's terms, ceterus parabus (all things being equal) h-boost puts 1200 psi braking pressure to the wheels...50% more than most other systems.

Systems equipped w/ accumulators stop even when the motor quits, a few times with relative ease and then with solid pedal application. It is a misnomer that you will lose all pedal action!!

Once you get used to the system, usually a day or so, there is arguably no better feel than hydroboost. Best results occur when an h-boost correct reservoir is used- this minimizes aeration (bubbles/foaming) and rumored power steering bleeding issues- check out PSC for special reservoirs.

These systems work well for the street, and for the track. Unless you're a TRUE track racer, give it a second thought.

We all have our preferences, but for many......once you go H-boost , you'll never go back!!

[GregWeld]

Here's my whole deal... I talked with the factory reps of both Baer and Wilwood... at SEMA as well as at other shows... and if you believe what they say then you just go with a manual brake set up. Supper simple. Effective. No muss no fuss. Frankly = when you think about it - these huge braking systems are more than 2 or 3 times the brakes we need for street applications - and their systems are designed for far higher speeds and abusive track time.

If the pedal ratio is right (6:1 or 7:1) and the geometry of the pedal is correct (not going over 90 degrees with full application) - you're running 3/16" brake lines - you'll make enough pressure to lock 'em all up... Once that is acheived you're braking is all done anyway!!

What power is going to give you is the ability to lock 'em up with less actual leg pressure. So you can lock your brakes with your big toe - or use a bit of leg... either way gets the same results. LOL

Are you a toe man or a leg man? ROFLMAO