Brakes Wilwood hydro boost conversion

[Dakardad]

Im going to install the Wilwood hydro boost conversion in an effort to improve braking performance. I carry heavy and tow an m-406.
So….who has experience with this mod?
Ive done all the usual upgrades, new pads, better booster etc. etc etc.. so spare me.

 

[CJ]

I have never done one but have friends who have. Here is a thread from 2014 and an install thread and one more discussion.

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Thread 'Power brake conversion vac vs hydro'

Apr 4, 2014

My jeep has had a leaky master cylinder since I have had it. Every time I drive it the master cylinder body will have a coating of brake fluid on the outside of it. Well as of recent my power steering pump has sprung a pretty good leak in it too. The jeep does not have power brakes. I guess what I am trying to ask is should I go for a hydro boost setup or should I just get a typical vacuum style master cylinder/ diaphragm? I plan on sticking 35's on it eventually. Anyone one who has experience or advice with either please chime in. Trying to see the pros and cons of each to help me...

• moranda
• Replies: 10
• Forum: Drivetrain

Thread 'Hydroboost Install Pics'

Dec 24, 2010

I decided that even though the Yj brake booster is light years ahead of my old CJ one that I was greedier for a little more brake power. So instead of doing like a resposible person would and focus on upgrading the braking components at the wheels I grabbed a HB unit from a 91 astro van at the JY. Google searches of " hydroboost conversion" really didnt pull up alot of useful info. it was mostly stuff about the vanco kits. I kinda filled in the blanks with some help from other threads and with some guidance for Elliot on IFSJA.org.

The Yj vac booster bracket just needed the...

• ThisGuyUKnow
• Replies: 12
• Forum: Important Threads and Posts.

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Thread 'Hydroboost brake system'

Feb 4, 2013

I am thinking about installing a Hydroboost brake system on my 83 CJ7 . Is there anybody here who has done this in the past? Maybe can tell me the pros and cons of such a change and if you have done it how did you do it. Maybe even a parts list.

I am running 35 x 13.5 x 15 BFG Crawlers and on some of the more extreme trails the stock brakes just don't have enough power to do the job right. I am currently running all stock power brake parts now.

Thanks....James

• NVRDUN
• Replies: 9
• Forum: Suspension and Steering

 

[Manic Mechanic]

Never done a Wilwood but I've done a hydro boadt from a truck onto a Jeep before

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