Have a very lumpy cam and therefore low vacuum, I am using an electric vacuume pump to assist the power brakes. I am wondering if I were to install a vacuume can if it would be worthwhile or a waste of time. I am thinking that the can may add some preformance to the brake system. Kind of like the way a start capacitor does on a electric motor. Adding energy.......... any thoughts or experiences with this? say this is a tough message board ........no spell check
A friend of mine used a vacuum reserve can under similar conditions, and it helped on that first hit on the brake pedal, but after that it needs to build back up.
Yeah, a vac can will only gain you a pump or two on the pedal. As it is, a vacuum booster holds vacuum, and acts as its own canister. pump any late model thats not running, you can get 2 decent pumps out of it. If you've got the room, a bigger booster may be a better choice.
i bought a cheap vacuum can from summit,it definitely helps. i drop at least 1 gear in any situation where severe braking is called for,plus taking your foot off the throttle helps bring the vacuum back up.
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