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Old 06-23-2021, 10:00 AM   #1
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Re: Hydro boost swap worth it?

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Originally Posted by farmall View Post
Sure. Manufacturers do not use wooden blocks anymore to stop trucks.

Improvements in friction material, metallurgy, fluids, and power assists effect brakes ability to work cold as well as hot, steering wheel pull, water recovery. brake fade, constant braking on a grade, brake feel on dry, wet and ice. loaded, unloaded. and driver fatigue.
Double the line pressure for x amount of pedal input. the Hydroboost response time and no flat spots is superior.

Try straight line stopping performance test, 60 mph to stop 10 times in a row with economy vs quality components. The NHTSA has done all the testing.
I get this.

But, if a commuter vehicle locks up all 4 wheels as-is w/o Hydroboost assist, I'm not sure I see where the sole addition of Hydroboost is worth it w/o additional changes.
Upgrading rotor size, pad quality, tire contact patch & adhesion quality would seem like they should be mentioned somewhere in the mix.
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