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12-13-2018, 07:00 PM | #1 |
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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 |
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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
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12-14-2018, 11:28 AM | #3 |
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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
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12-14-2018, 12:03 PM | #4 |
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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.
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12-14-2018, 06:15 PM | #5 |
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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,
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12-14-2018, 08:44 PM | #6 |
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Re: 42 1 1/2 tonne brake booster
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12-14-2018, 10:02 PM | #7 |
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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
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02-26-2021, 05:04 PM | #8 |
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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 |
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Re: 42 1 1/2 tonne brake booster
Huge military group in Australia- try the Mapleleafup.com site. Commonwealth folks.. Newc
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02-27-2021, 07:29 AM | #10 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 !
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