Success with a remote brake booster?

Hey there, I just (well last winter) updated my 56 buick with a scarebird disc brake set up,up front and a BTS remote dual master cylinder on the firewall. My issue is pedal pressure as the pedal ratio is probably 1:1. Fyi, after doing all this...learned about pedal ratio (I call it trial and error...error..error).

Anyone add a remote brake booster? Why do they cost an arm an a leg? Anywhere I can find one under 750?

The other alternative is getting a universal master and booster with a pedal...but I would have to cut up the car which I was trying to avoid...but if she doesn't stop, she isn't worth a ****.

Shoot me some advice....I need it!

Thanks again

 

We have remote boosters back in stock. I can tell you from personal experience that they work very well. Price is $275.00 each. 860-872-7046

 

Can you run a remote booster with a dual master?

 

Have you looked into a hydroboost unit? Runs off power steering pump pressure. They are very compact (about 3" in dia, and 4" long).

 

With a dual/split MC you need 2 of the remote boosters, 1 for each circut.

 

exwestracer...I have heard of the hydroboost, but unfortunately I do not have power steering on the car...I am still primitive.

With the remote booster, I believe I would only run it for the front brakes, which are disc and can leave the rears alone-which are original drums. The booster is added out of the master and before the "Y" to the fronts. I can easily hide it in the back of the drivers side fender...you can put a brief case in there!

What else do I need to think about during the install? Does it pull vac***e from the intake manifold or carb? I run an edelbrock carb so I have more than enough fittings...I think!

Also, for people who have performed the mod, "How much better does it get?!".

Thanks!

 

I ran one on my roadster for about 25 years. The setup was very popular and common in the late 70s/early80s. Effective, and not a lick of trouble. Switched to dual master and manual brakes.

 

Ive done and worked on those remote types. The one for the fronts works well, va*** to the intake or carb, KEEP AWAY FROM EXHAUST is very important and tuck it up tight so you dont rip it off going over speed bumps.
The hydro boost is a very nice way to go if you have power steering and can afford it.

 

Mr Hi!....hydro boost is out ($$$)...just had a baby girl on Wednesday!

 

You can get a Hydroboost setup, used, from any 1-Ton dually or any Diesel GM product.

I bought one recently, with all the lines, and the master cylinder, from the local self-service yard, for $90.

You don't have to have a power steering box on the car to run one. You just need to mount a pump. It will work fine without the box, with one plugged hole.

 

We run a small $275 Lockheed booster up behind the left headlight on the front circuit only. Works great. Rebuilt Hydroboost unit is $138 at Pepboys. Rebuilt PS pump is $58. Plus hoses/belts.