Hydroboost brake setup
You're probably wondering what hydro-boost is... well, I'll tell you. HYDRO-BOOST is a registered trademark of the Bosch Corporation. What is does is boost the braking power from the brake pedal input by using hydraulic pressure created by a pump on the vehicle's engine. Another common brake booster is created with vacuum from the engine. The original vacuum system from the jeep is being replaced with the hydro-boost system. This was a pretty easy swap. I sourced the hydro-boost from the original bread van. Then, modified it to work with the linkage on the jeep. I did this by extended the rod that attaches the pedal to the hydro-booster by about 5". This was easier than making a new bracket for the booster and since the the one it came with wouldn't come off!First I removed the old brake booster. Then, I cut the linkage rod on the hydro-booster. I took a couple measurements and added 5" of length to it with a piece of all-thread and two couplings. Using the couplings and all thread the linkage is now adjustable.Here's a pic of the modification/swap done and installed.I plan on trying the original Jeep proportioning valve and if my braking power feels adequate I'll use it. If not I'll try and find something better.Lessons Learned
- The rod coming from the booster rotates, threading a piece of rod that rotates freely is a nightmare. I ended up creating about 3 or 4 threads and permanently attaching the coupling by welding it to the rod.
- Had to rotate our mounting bracket on the firewall because the brackets under the steering column on the inside of the jeep. Also the stop nut on the back of the bracket was seized. The important thing is that the master cylinder is close to level.
- You need 3/8"x1.5" bolts to bolt the hydroboost to the truck. I thought I could get away with 1".
- Removal of the original jeep carbon emissions canister? was necessary. You don't need it anymore with a 4bt anyways.