Hydroboost brakes

[carringb]

Originally Posted by Justgosurfin

Throwing this out there again to the hive mind.

Does anyone know if the firewall bolt pattern is the same for my older 95 as the newer units you guys have used?

I don't think the bolt-pattern is different. What is different is you have drum brakes. You would need a master cylinder assembly from a '97 or '98 "E-SuperDuty" which may be hard to find at this point. Unless you've already done a rear axle swap to something newer?

[Justgosurfin]

Thanks for the quick response.

Yea, I have discs on the 05 Sterling now...

[Justgosurfin]

Originally Posted by carringb

I don't think the bolt-pattern is different. What is different is you have drum brakes. You would need a master cylinder assembly from a '97 or '98 "E-SuperDuty" which may be hard to find at this point. Unless you've already done a rear axle swap to something newer?

Any clue if the flare fittings at the MC are the same size? I know I could always change them, but just curious before I dive in.

[carringb]

Originally Posted by Justgosurfin

Any clue if the flare fittings at the MC are the same size? I know I could always change them, but just curious before I dive in.

I know the drum brake M/C had larger threads for the rear line, but I think I remember check valve threading in there, before the brake line. The brake line itself might have been smaller but I don't remember. Either way, you should be able to find some brass adapters. My NAPA carries anything you could ever need, but if yours doesn't, there's always Fastenal.

[Justgosurfin]

Originally Posted by carringb

I know the drum brake M/C had larger threads for the rear line, but I think I remember check valve threading in there, before the brake line. The brake line itself might have been smaller but I don't remember. Either way, you should be able to find some brass adapters. My NAPA carries anything you could ever need, but if yours doesn't, there's always Fastenal.

Alright sweet let’s do it. Injector pump, hydro boost and cruise control all in one weekend?! Maaaaaybe.

Do the ford vans normally have a steering fluid cooler? I have cummins in mine that doesn’t currently use one.

[Twoxentrix]

Van is a 2006: When I had my Hydroboost done, the shop also upgraded to a larger cooler.

[carringb]

My V10 does have a power steering cooler. I think it was standard with all V10s. Not sure about the smaller motors. Seems to work. I never touched the factory fluid. Didn't get touched until the motor was pulled at 460,000 miles.

[Justgosurfin]

Originally Posted by carringb

My V10 does have a power steering cooler. I think it was standard with all V10s. Not sure about the smaller motors. Seems to work. I never touched the factory fluid. Didn't get touched until the motor was pulled at 460,000 miles.

Gotcha. I’ll look for one. Seems like it couldn’t hurt and will likely help.

I pulled the trigger on this one but realized it says 09-16. Any idea if the mounting is still the same on 09+?

This one is a from 16 with 45k so I figured it’d be good to get and install without needing to track down a reseal kit.

[desertsherpa]

I think I've gotten myself into a pickle, and I"m curious if anyone knows how I can get out of it.

I'm went to attach the hard lines from my hydro boost install to the ABS controller, and the flared fittings do not match up in terms of thread size nor depth.



Can anyone help me understand :
1) Where I am, and
2) How I might get out of here.

The van is a 2009 w/o RSC.
The master cylinder I believe is from an 07 E450.

Edit : I've replied to JustGoSurfin below (No need to create extra posts)

[Justgosurfin]

I just used the 2009 e450 master cylinder that came with the hydroboost unit and made new lines from the MC. I bought copper-nickel 3/16 brake line and bent it to match the existing line it was my first time and really not that bad.

Email me and I’d be happy to send you the leftover tubing and flaring tools I have so you can make those short lines if you want to.

John@nevermonday.biz