Battle Born Brakes

[divemaster5734]

Life happens and plans change.
I had originally planned on piecing together a hydroboost conversion after the $950 - $1700 sticker shock for the kits available.
Just discovered Battle Born Brakes.
They have a complete kit that uses the OEM reservoir and PS pump.
It includes some stainless hoses with a selection of AN fittings, and some T's.
Here's the link.

1987-1998 Ford F150 F250 F350 Bronco Hydroboost Brake Booster Upgrade HB150 | Battle Born Brakes

This is a special made hydroboost booster that has all of the same mounting specs as an OEM 1987-1998 Ford pickup vacuum brake booster. It bolts in exactly like an original vacuum booster and accepts your existing master cylinder. No modification to your brake pedal is needed. These are far more...

www.battlebornbrakes.com

It's half the cost of everyone else.
Anyone ever hear of these guys?

 

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Trouble shooting new brake system

Hi all. Looking for some help/advice on the new brake system I installed. Switched over to a Battle Born Hydroboost kit(great kit by the way), new upgraded M/C, new Lee power steering pump. The problem Im having is a super stiff pedal and basically no brakes. Bled the brakes 4 times( yes I did...

www.oilburners.net

 

[divemaster5734]

Trouble shooting new brake system

Hi all. Looking for some help/advice on the new brake system I installed. Switched over to a Battle Born Hydroboost kit(great kit by the way), new upgraded M/C, new Lee power steering pump. The problem Im having is a super stiff pedal and basically no brakes. Bled the brakes 4 times( yes I did...

www.oilburners.net

Of COURSE I saw that post AFTER I made mine..

 

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[asmith]

I know of a guy over on Full Size bronco that just put a kit on his '79? Bronco. seemed to go together well and works well. That and the post on here are all I have heard about them.

 

[DirtyWood]

One potential downside of going with a custom booster is that if you have a failure far from home you only have the one replacement option.

 

[jwsfarrier]

I'm happy to report that I have solved the problem with my newly installed hydroboost. I'm embarrassed to admit it but I did have the lines backwards. I checked this two or three times and still got it wrong. Went out this morning to look at it with a fresh set of eyes in realize they were hooked up incorrectly.. I would not hesitate to install this unit, hopefully that gives you some peace of mind.

 

[03wr250f]

I have their kit, installed it at the same as a lee power steering kit.
It works good, i also installed it at the same time as a lee power steering pump.
My only complaint is the pedal is incredibly firm, like a vacuum booster without vacuum.
Beyond that, it works exactly as described, brakes well and hard when ya push the pedal, comes with everything needed to hook it up.

i also was concerned about a failure, the owner said he would sell me one for $400
i have a sneaking suspicion that this is the same booster sweeting performance sells.

But for a completely bolt in booster with no pedal modifications and all the an likes included, it was cheaper than i could build it

I still recommend it, just know its a very firm pedal

 

[03wr250f]

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[Old Goat]

03wr250f watched your Video a couple times.
Looked up what Silless is, it`s made in the Ukrain, and all out of stock.
Guess the war put the kabosh on it being made.
I have Kill Mat (Dyna mat) the tar against the FW should make a good seal.

To adjust the Booster to MC Rod length, this tool is great. Here is a video.

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Installing the Hydro Boost is the same as R&Ring a Vac Booster.

Then figuring out what hose goes where.....here we go today diving into it....

Goat