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« Reply #15 on: April 26 2011, 08:42:19 PM »
or idiots?  :D
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« Reply #16 on: April 26 2011, 08:51:58 PM »
I like the hydroboost. If the 87 was not already converted to vacuum, I would install a hydroboost system. It still may get one down the road. My 85 is hydroboost and it has performed flawlessly as did the 85 GN I had before this one.
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« Reply #17 on: April 26 2011, 09:24:38 PM »
tb3 installed one...now, I don't think he has ever, or will ever, drive his car.  It is mainly a prop for his photo endeavors.

Lotsa astrovans and others with hydroboost.
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« Reply #18 on: April 26 2011, 10:20:30 PM »
Quote from: "Steve Wood @ Tue Apr 26, 2011 8:24 pm"
tb3 installed one...now, I don't think he has ever, or will ever, drive his car.
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« Reply #19 on: April 27 2011, 10:04:44 AM »
Okay, now I will show my ignorance. Is hydroboost changing it to a system like out of an S-10?? I thought I read about that before. I'll have to start doing some searching on the issue and get educated. I take my wife and son alot in this car and I dont need any braking drama.

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« Reply #20 on: April 27 2011, 11:26:11 AM »
Quote from: "Shimy87 @ Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:04 am"
Okay, now I will show my ignorance. Is hydroboost changing it to a system like out of an S-10?? I thought I read about that before. I'll have to start doing some searching on the issue and get educated. I take my wife and son alot in this car and I dont need any braking drama.

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Hydroboost is the system used on the NA 84/85 turbo Regals (and other GM trucks, etc) it uses the power steering pump and pressure to provide the boost for your brakes.

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« Reply #21 on: April 27 2011, 04:45:22 PM »
I converted to vacuum a few years back and haven't regretted it for a moment.

We were replacing Powermaster crap annually, and the vacuum conversion completely eliminated THAT problem.

We got out setup at MP Brakes complete for under $400.  We don't have any junk yards nearby, so this was the best way to go for us.
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« Reply #22 on: April 27 2011, 06:16:35 PM »
Quote from: "SuperSix @ Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:26 am"
Quote from: "Shimy87 @ Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:04 am"
Okay, now I will show my ignorance. Is hydroboost changing it to a system like out of an S-10?? I thought I read about that before. I'll have to start doing some searching on the issue and get educated. I take my wife and son alot in this car and I dont need any braking drama.

Thanks guys!!


Hydroboost is the system used on the NA 84/85 turbo Regals (and other GM trucks, etc) it uses the power steering pump and pressure to provide the boost for your brakes.



What is an NA 84/86 turbo Regal?
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« Reply #23 on: April 27 2011, 07:08:37 PM »
Quote from: "Wrecked Em @ Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:16 pm"
Quote from: "SuperSix @ Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:26 am"
Quote from: "Shimy87 @ Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:04 am"
Okay, now I will show my ignorance. Is hydroboost changing it to a system like out of an S-10?? I thought I read about that before. I'll have to start doing some searching on the issue and get educated. I take my wife and son alot in this car and I dont need any braking drama.

Thanks guys!!


Hydroboost is the system used on the NA 84/85 turbo Regals (and other GM trucks, etc) it uses the power steering pump and pressure to provide the boost for your brakes.



What is an NA 84/86 turbo Regal?


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« Reply #24 on: April 27 2011, 07:26:20 PM »
Quote from: "SuperSix @ Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:08 pm"
Quote from: "Wrecked Em @ Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:16 pm"
Quote from: "SuperSix @ Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:26 am"
Quote from: "Shimy87 @ Wed Apr 27, 2011 9:04 am"
Okay, now I will show my ignorance. Is hydroboost changing it to a system like out of an S-10?? I thought I read about that before. I'll have to start doing some searching on the issue and get educated. I take my wife and son alot in this car and I dont need any braking drama.

Thanks guys!!


Hydroboost is the system used on the NA 84/85 turbo Regals (and other GM trucks, etc) it uses the power steering pump and pressure to provide the boost for your brakes.



What is an NA 84/86 turbo Regal?


Whooops!

And
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« Reply #25 on: April 27 2011, 07:27:37 PM »
That is the north american special edition that was imported to Canada with Mapleleaf insignia on the valve covers.
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« Reply #26 on: April 27 2011, 07:29:08 PM »
Quote from: "Steve Wood @ Wed Apr 27, 2011 5:27 pm"
That is the north american special edition that was imported to Canada with Mapleleaf insignia on the valve covers.


Oh, that one!  :yawinkle:
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« Reply #27 on: April 27 2011, 08:53:26 PM »
And hasn't won  since 1967
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« Reply #28 on: April 27 2011, 11:49:25 PM »
I haven't used vacuum brakes but I will say that Hydroboost is much better than the Powermaster was. I have only logged around 30 miles on my hydroboost so far but it works great and I can safely compare it to newer car braking.

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« Reply #29 on: April 28 2011, 08:52:51 AM »
tell us about your hydroboost install
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