Hydroboost?
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Hydroboost?
I'm thinking about ordering a new truck. I've read about how some trucks come with hydroboost and some come with vacuum brakes. I've read it may be directly related to gvwr which makes sense. I find vacuum booster brakes are inferior and would like to order a truck with hydroboost. Do we know what combination you need to get in order to get a truck built with hydroboost?
I'm thinking about ordering a F350 XLT, crew cab, long bed, 4wd, srw, 7.3, and 4.30 gearing.
Thanks!
I'm thinking about ordering a F350 XLT, crew cab, long bed, 4wd, srw, 7.3, and 4.30 gearing.
Thanks!
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Mountain Pass
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Is this something a dealer would know when I go to order a truck?
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I don't know what your concerns are with vacuum brakes, but I can say I had more issues with hydroboosted brake systems on work trucks than I ever heard of or had with vacuum brakes on any vehicle.
Regardless of the type of power assist, both will develop the same issues over time with respect to the hydraulic system. The hydroboost portion introduces another level of complexity and leak potential vs. the vacuum assist.
Since you are getting a gas engine, you will have vacuum to spare, especially on deceleration when you need it most.
Sure the hydroboost will have an electric backup if you lose the engine. More weight, more expense and more complexity and potential leaks, wiring and switch issues etc.
Swerving suggestion: Don't fret about vacuum brakes.
Regardless of the type of power assist, both will develop the same issues over time with respect to the hydraulic system. The hydroboost portion introduces another level of complexity and leak potential vs. the vacuum assist.
Since you are getting a gas engine, you will have vacuum to spare, especially on deceleration when you need it most.
Sure the hydroboost will have an electric backup if you lose the engine. More weight, more expense and more complexity and potential leaks, wiring and switch issues etc.
Swerving suggestion: Don't fret about vacuum brakes.
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I don't know what your concerns are with vacuum brakes, but I can say I had more issues with hydroboosted brake systems on work trucks than I ever heard of or had with vacuum brakes on any vehicle.
Regardless of the type of power assist, both will develop the same issues over time with respect to the hydraulic system. The hydroboost portion introduces another level of complexity and leak potential vs. the vacuum assist.
Since you are getting a gas engine, you will have vacuum to spare, especially on deceleration when you need it most.
Sure the hydroboost will have an electric backup if you lose the engine. More weight, more expense and more complexity and potential leaks, wiring and switch issues etc.
Swerving suggestion: Don't fret about vacuum brakes.
Regardless of the type of power assist, both will develop the same issues over time with respect to the hydraulic system. The hydroboost portion introduces another level of complexity and leak potential vs. the vacuum assist.
Since you are getting a gas engine, you will have vacuum to spare, especially on deceleration when you need it most.
Sure the hydroboost will have an electric backup if you lose the engine. More weight, more expense and more complexity and potential leaks, wiring and switch issues etc.
Swerving suggestion: Don't fret about vacuum brakes.
I've never heard of an electric backup on hydroboost...is this something new?
Vacuum brakes would work just fine for me.
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As mentioned above, the 11,900 GVWR requires the CCLB, 7.3, 4.30 and AT tires. This GVWR will get you the hydroboost brakes. You can also get hydroboost in a similarly configured SCLB with the 11,800 GVWR.
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Thanks! Did they offer hydroboost in a 7.3 F350 short bed?
So hydroboost comes on high gvwr trucks? I'm assuming you can't get hydroboost on a shortbed?
When the dealer enters the order, they can generate an order preview that will show the GVWR. This is the preview they’d likely use to have you verify your order before placing it.
As mentioned above, the 11,900 GVWR requires the CCLB, 7.3, 4.30 and AT tires. This GVWR will get you the hydroboost brakes. You can also get hydroboost in a similarly configured SCLB with the 11,800 GVWR.
As mentioned above, the 11,900 GVWR requires the CCLB, 7.3, 4.30 and AT tires. This GVWR will get you the hydroboost brakes. You can also get hydroboost in a similarly configured SCLB with the 11,800 GVWR.
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Long bed only. GVWR over (not including) 11,500.
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I have hydroboost on my 11,900 GVWR CCLB 7.3 4.30s. When you place the order don't select a "derated" GVWR and as mentioned above the AT tires are needed to get the higher weight rating. Good luck with your new truck.