eberhama Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 Just got done swapping the booster on my truck. I was under the impression you kept the stock master cylinder. But now its at a wierd angle. Is that a problem? Or no? Do I need to use a hydroboost m/c? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darienms1986 Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 I just did mine couple weeks ago and used the original master cylinder. No issues for me Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk What was the hydro booster out of? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldofashow Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 Same here reused the stock one great upgrade when it's done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eberhama Posted May 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2016 Thanks guys!...I'll run it how it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC DOORMAN Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Yeah my hydro boost bought used came with a master cylinder. It appears to be the same exact shape as the SS m/c. In fact, I ran mine with the stock m/c but recently swapped to the m/c from a 2500 that came with my set up. Do you love the difference in braking ?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eberhama Posted May 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 The vacuum booster m/c runs up hill, and the bottom of the tank is angled, the hydro one come straight out, and is flat across the bottom. I was just concerned this might cause some kind of a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr4tic Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Got a question as well, installing my hydro boost unit now, and I see that the nut that holds the hydro boost unit to the mounting plate (with the 4 bolts) hits the top of the hole the old booster went through. Did anyone else grind this area open or just crank it down and hope it bends enough to fit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eberhama Posted May 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Guess I didn't notice any interference, I just cranked it down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darienms1986 Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Never had that issue that I remember. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr4tic Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 I ended up trimming about 3/8" off the top of the hole, fit just fine after that. I think part of the problem was I bought this from someone who parted out their SS, and noticed the studs were bent a little, most likely from the crank-it-down method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr4tic Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Another question: What did you guys do with the proportioning valve? Now that the MC mounts further back, it doesn't line up with the lines. Did you just leave it hanging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darienms1986 Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 I guess I'm lost on what you are asking.... I literally pulled old vacuum booster off and pedal then put Hydroboost on mounted master cylinder as is. It's basically plug and play. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr4tic Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 (edited) I have a proportioning valve with a bracket that attaches to the master cylinder studs. Like the picture attached. 2 lines from the master cylinder go into it, 2 lines come out going to the ABS unit. But the bracket hits the hydroboost hoses and the valve doesn't line up with the brake lines any more. Edited May 23, 2016 by xr4tic (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aldofashow Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 I guess I'm lost on what you are asking.... I literally pulled old vacuum booster off and pedal then put Hydroboost on mounted master cylinder as is. It's basically plug and play. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk i agree quick swap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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