Power brake booster swap

[Doug Chahoy]

Why exactly CAN'T they sell you a booster??

Was told that they have NO cores, sounds fishy to me

 

[Doug Chahoy]

I already have the Riviara/Toronado 4 w/disc master, guess I’ll go with the late model Gbody booster.

 

[TURNA]

There is one on ebay new in box for 100 buy it now

 

[Doug Chahoy]

There is one on ebay new in box for 100 buy it now

Ordered one at lunch time from AutoZone, thanx tho

 

[Clone TIE Pilot]

I got my B body dual booster from Rockauto, it was cheaper than G body dual boosters for some reason.

 

[1bad79]

Whats the difference between the two?

Hydroboost runs off the power steering pump it uses hydraulic pressure to boost instead of vacuum its good for wild cams or engine bays that are cramped

 

[el camino ss 84]

im using Riviara/Toronado 4 w/disc master and rear brakes and 4w/disc portioning valve plus 98 blazer front brakes with my stock 84 elcamino dual booster. no problems just a hard pedal like i wanted.

 

[Longroof79]

Why not just use the G body dual diaphragm vacuum booster? Many guys have used it on brake swaps with no issues.

That's pretty much what I'm using with my Blazer brake upgrade and RHD Blazer master cylinder.

 

[Doug Chahoy]

I bought the later model Gbody booster, the Riv/Toro Nmaster, 4wheel disc prop valve to go with the Blazer 4 wheel discs and spindles. Now I need to come up with the bolts to attach the front hubs to the spindles and I guess some seals and the time off to do it. Was told not to plan anything the next 3 weekends, works piling up.

 

[el camino ss 84]

To do the front brake swap it shouldn't take longer than a few hours if you take the old brakes and spindles off as a whole assembly and bolt the blazer assembly on after then bleed brakes.