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Boxhead · 12-13-2018, 07:00 PM

Hi Guys,

Starting the rebuild on my 1942 1 1/2 tonne truck, what have people found to be the best booster to upgrade to vacuum brakes? Hydrovac?

And where would you suggest to purchase from? I am in Australia but have access to get parts sent over in a container every few months ( usually everything is way more expensive here than over there). But will price here also.

Cheers

Corey

alanwoodieman · 12-13-2018, 10:44 PM

I saw a truck that was converted to a dual master cylinder (F-350, 1968 to 72 drum brakes) and had a remote booster installed only on the front brakes. Wish I could have driven the truck to compare to mine. I also know of 51 1 1/2 ton with a vacuum booster and it stops real good

Bob C · 12-14-2018, 11:28 AM

According to the Cardone web site the one in the link fits a 1952 Ford F6, might be close to what you need. https://frugalmechanic.com/auto-part...-brake-booster

Bob

blucar · 12-14-2018, 12:03 PM

The Hydravac power brake boosters were a very common addition to most trucks prior to peddle assemblies being mounted on the fire wall. My 59 F100 4x4 has one and it works good, it was a Ford option.
I have had several HD trucks that had Hydravac systems and never had a problem with any of them.

Boxhead · 12-14-2018, 06:15 PM

Thanks for the reply guys, it Seems the hydravac system was common, have not seen the cardone before so will have a look. Need to see how much room i have to fit it in i guess also,

Cheers

Corey

rich b · 12-14-2018, 08:44 PM

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Most of the trucks I worked on thru the '70s had the Hydrovac mounted on the outside of left frame rail, either under the cab behind the running board apron, or just behind it in the case of dual saddle tanks.

Newc · 12-14-2018, 10:02 PM

Hi; all WW2 Military trucks had a hydrovac booster on the left frame rail, inside. Pretty straight forward installations. Later Civilian same idea. Newc

Boxhead · 02-26-2021, 05:04 PM

Hi All,

It has been a while but finally working on the truck again and back to the brake booster, my intention is to fit a hydrovac brake booster.

Would anyone have any pictures or installation instructions/tips for completing this upgrade? Am hoping someone has done this and can advise on any issues etc they found.

Appreciate any assistance and photos of what they have.

Was thinking to use one of these,

http://www.hydroboost.com.au/boostertypes.htm

Cheers

Corey

Newc · 02-27-2021, 01:07 AM

Huge military group in Australia- try the Mapleleafup.com site. Commonwealth folks.. Newc

burnette · 02-27-2021, 07:29 AM

hi not sure if this works !
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...2-2ton-25.html

burnette · 02-27-2021, 08:06 AM

this might help too ! now i got to look to see whats the part number for the hydrovac i got. it works good .
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-hydrovac.html

Boxhead · 03-02-2021, 06:28 AM

Thank you guys for the information,

Been having a good read and is making more sense now, love your truck Burnette great job.

What was your booster worth?

Cheers

Corey

burnette · 03-07-2021, 09:05 AM

sorry but i can not find my bill . i know i got it from orillys auto part ,and i think it was around 200 dollars !

12-13-2018, 07:00 PM	#1
Boxhead Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 161	42 1 1/2 tonne brake booster Hi Guys, Starting the rebuild on my 1942 1 1/2 tonne truck, what have people found to be the best booster to upgrade to vacuum brakes? Hydrovac? And where would you suggest to purchase from? I am in Australia but have access to get parts sent over in a container every few months ( usually everything is way more expensive here than over there). But will price here also. Cheers Corey

12-13-2018, 10:44 PM	#2
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,963	Re: 42 1 1/2 tonne brake booster I saw a truck that was converted to a dual master cylinder (F-350, 1968 to 72 drum brakes) and had a remote booster installed only on the front brakes. Wish I could have driven the truck to compare to mine. I also know of 51 1 1/2 ton with a vacuum booster and it stops real good

12-14-2018, 11:28 AM	#3
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,741	Re: 42 1 1/2 tonne brake booster According to the Cardone web site the one in the link fits a 1952 Ford F6, might be close to what you need. https://frugalmechanic.com/auto-part...-brake-booster Bob

12-14-2018, 12:03 PM	#4
blucar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2,464	Re: 42 1 1/2 tonne brake booster The Hydravac power brake boosters were a very common addition to most trucks prior to peddle assemblies being mounted on the fire wall. My 59 F100 4x4 has one and it works good, it was a Ford option. I have had several HD trucks that had Hydravac systems and never had a problem with any of them. __________________ Bill.... 36 5 win cpe

12-14-2018, 06:15 PM	#5
Boxhead Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 161	Re: 42 1 1/2 tonne brake booster Thanks for the reply guys, it Seems the hydravac system was common, have not seen the cardone before so will have a look. Need to see how much room i have to fit it in i guess also, Cheers Corey

12-14-2018, 08:44 PM	#6
rich b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,825	Re: 42 1 1/2 tonne brake booster Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Most of the trucks I worked on thru the '70s had the Hydrovac mounted on the outside of left frame rail, either under the cab behind the running board apron, or just behind it in the case of dual saddle tanks.

12-14-2018, 10:02 PM	#7
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,482	Re: 42 1 1/2 tonne brake booster Hi; all WW2 Military trucks had a hydrovac booster on the left frame rail, inside. Pretty straight forward installations. Later Civilian same idea. Newc

02-26-2021, 05:04 PM	#8
Boxhead Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 161	Re: 42 1 1/2 tonne brake booster Hi All, It has been a while but finally working on the truck again and back to the brake booster, my intention is to fit a hydrovac brake booster. Would anyone have any pictures or installation instructions/tips for completing this upgrade? Am hoping someone has done this and can advise on any issues etc they found. Appreciate any assistance and photos of what they have. Was thinking to use one of these, http://www.hydroboost.com.au/boostertypes.htm Cheers Corey

02-27-2021, 01:07 AM	#9
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,482	Re: 42 1 1/2 tonne brake booster Huge military group in Australia- try the Mapleleafup.com site. Commonwealth folks.. Newc

02-27-2021, 07:29 AM	#10
burnette Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: quebec canada Posts: 148	Re: 42 1 1/2 tonne brake booster hi not sure if this works ! https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...2-2ton-25.html

02-27-2021, 08:06 AM	#11
burnette Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: quebec canada Posts: 148	Re: 42 1 1/2 tonne brake booster this might help too ! now i got to look to see whats the part number for the hydrovac i got. it works good . https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-hydrovac.html

03-02-2021, 06:28 AM	#12
Boxhead Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 161	Re: 42 1 1/2 tonne brake booster Thank you guys for the information, Been having a good read and is making more sense now, love your truck Burnette great job. What was your booster worth? Cheers Corey

03-07-2021, 09:05 AM	#13
burnette Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: quebec canada Posts: 148	Re: 42 1 1/2 tonne brake booster sorry but i can not find my bill . i know i got it from orillys auto part ,and i think it was around 200 dollars !