Inline Hydro-Boost Bracket For Astro Set-up???

[rguest3]

I have been looking into different Power Brake set-ups. Both the Vacuum and Hydro Power assist are available for the EB and came across a different idea.

Has anyone installed the "Inline" Hydro Bracket that puts the Booster and MC over the Drivers side wheel well? This would seem to provide a lot of additional room for a 351w for example. There are no modifications needed at firewall location or for Astro Van Hydro Set-up. Mount the bracket, then mount the Astro Van Hydro-boost and install the lines.

Any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks

 

[bronconut73]

I saw that on ebay...I think....
Interesting but was scared to try something so different/unique with something as important as brakes

 

[Terkish]

I would try it if I was doing hydro-boost. I don't see how its different then the typical angled brackets that all the venders sell. Its a heavy duty bracket with a central pivot point. As long as its all adjusted right and is of the same quality, it should work just fine from what I can see.
I would be interested to hear from someone that has used one. I like how it gives more engine room and keeps the master cylinder level.

 

[thegreatjustino]

I'm not sure what bracket you are talking about, but the Astro van hydrobooster bolts onto a stock vacuum booster bracket. Lots of guys have done the hydroboost conversion this way.

 

[pa69broncoguy]

351 hydroboost

I didnt want to deal with linkage so i mounted directly to the firewall, made a bracket to re-clock the hydro boost and there is plenty of room. The saginaw pump with the remote reservoir is easy to adapt to the ford brackets too.

 

[mudstud]

Something like this. http://www.ebay.com/itm/early-bronco-inline-hydroboost-mounting-bracket-66-77-ford-new-product-/161022082514?vxp=mtr&hash=item257da9fdd2

 

[rguest3]

Yep, that's the one I was talking about.

 

[pa69broncoguy]

thats a nice looking bracket, it looks to be good quality. It wouldnt work if you are using a hydraulic clutch because it would be in the way of the master cyl, but your fine with a regular clutch

 

[nlped]

I was considering this one too & I'm going to be running an automatic so the bracket is looking better. I wish someone who has used one would speak it up.

 

[nlped]

I looked at both of these...

http://m.ebay.com/itm/121177927195?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1

http://m.ebay.com/itm/161138827909?nav=SEARCH&sbk=1

 

[HB73]

I was considering this one too & I'm going to be running an automatic so the bracket is looking better. I wish someone who has used one would speak it up.

I bought one but haven't installed yet. Sorry. No help here.

 

[rguest3]

I have an automatic so clutch issues are not a problem.

niped - That's the one I am looking at getting. The guy on eBay has a lot of Bronco parts too. Anyone on here???

HB73 - Since you have one on hand, what do you think? Good quality? Happy with seller and purchase so far?

 

[greatguy57078]

I bought one. I have a Lincoln 4.6 DOHC engine, so I need all the room I can get. I didn't want to buy the angled bracket kit, only to find out it didn't clear the engine. I have not installed but I don't see why it would not work. As far as quality, it is everything that I expected.

 

[Joker11]

Does a hydraulic clutch work with the angled brackets? Or if you have a hydraulic clutch, does it mean you can't use hydro on our EBs?

 

[rguest3]

Here are the latest pictures of the Hydroboost Unit install.

You will have to install the Bracket First, bolt it to Firewall, assemble the Linkage and attach to Brake Pedal. Then (in my case) put the upper Intake on.

I will install the MC lines and Steering lines tomorrow.

 

[4x4man514]

Does a hydraulic clutch work with the angled brackets? Or if you have a hydraulic clutch, does it mean you can't use hydro on our EBs?

this is a question ive been trying to figure out as well

 

[Joker11]

Because I am installing a NV4500 and I would like a hydro clutch.

 

[badmuttstang]

A hydraulic clutch can be used with hydro brakes the angle bracket should clear most set up but that other bracket wouldn't work at all. Slick bracket though.

 

[Chief Master Sergeant]

I tried to buy that bracket on Ebay yesterday and couldn't find it. Sent the seller a message and haven't heard back from them yet.