michael hurd
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Lots of anecdotal and circumstantial evidence. The only good hard evidence was on page 5, the binder listing the different systems, and even then, there wasn't much input from the person that had it in front of them. There is a big difference in the pedal ratio between hydroboost and vacuum booster.
6.32 to 1 for hydroboost and 4.78 to 1 for vacuum.
FE friction code pad material for the front brakes. Primary and secondary brake shoes had different compounds. Most commonly available is FF over the counter for these trucks. ( First letter is cold performance, second hot, higher letter indicates higher friction )
People will spend real money on the powertrain, fixing up the paint, buying new interior pieces and such, but the braking system is oft the most neglected part of a vehicle.
How many times have you seen black brake fluid... in that thread on the other forum linked, at least two of the pictures show black brake fluid. I can go pop the hood on mine outside right now and show you clean, light amber fluid.
ZOMG, wow... I changed out a "failed" component, and put in fresh fluid, and I have AMAZING brakes now, let's call it an upgraded master cylinder!!
6.32 to 1 for hydroboost and 4.78 to 1 for vacuum.
FE friction code pad material for the front brakes. Primary and secondary brake shoes had different compounds. Most commonly available is FF over the counter for these trucks. ( First letter is cold performance, second hot, higher letter indicates higher friction )
People will spend real money on the powertrain, fixing up the paint, buying new interior pieces and such, but the braking system is oft the most neglected part of a vehicle.
How many times have you seen black brake fluid... in that thread on the other forum linked, at least two of the pictures show black brake fluid. I can go pop the hood on mine outside right now and show you clean, light amber fluid.
ZOMG, wow... I changed out a "failed" component, and put in fresh fluid, and I have AMAZING brakes now, let's call it an upgraded master cylinder!!