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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 02:29 PM
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hydro boost mod obs

any drawback to hydro boost mod on obs 1996 like emergency braking?
 
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 05:12 PM
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You will keep the park brake set up you have. The hydro boost will just involve the master, booster and power steering pump, and maybe the pedal assembly.
 
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to strong braking no front abs
 
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Old Oct 18, 2014 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by dieselman86
to strong braking no front abs
I don't understand.....is this a question? LOL!
 
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I did hydro boost and it took a little mod on the brake pedal rod but was a good upgrade
 
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sorry ! in hard braking situation hydroboost will lock non ABS front brakes vacuum boost is not so strong it may skid. soud i do the mod?
 
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