Notices
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel 2003 - 2007 F250, F350 pickup and F350+ Cab Chassis, 2003 - 2005 Excursion and 2003 - 2009 van

Hydro boost TO vacuum boost conversion

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 21, 2023 | 12:26 PM
  #1  
lima0369's Avatar
lima0369
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Sep 2023
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Hydro boost TO vacuum boost conversion

I have a '04 f250 SD with a 6.0l diesel. I have replaced the entire braking system with the exception of the ABS pump. I STILL HAVE a soft pedal that sinks to the floor before stopping. My question is...Is there a conversion kit to install a vacuum boost pump in place of the hydro boost pump?
 
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2023 | 01:12 PM
  #2  
TooManyToys.'s Avatar
TooManyToys.
Hotshot
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 17,828
Likes: 3,113
From: Jersey Shore
Have you got codes? Having worked with both systems on this platform at the design level, I'd stick to the hydroboost, which provides a higher pressure under panic stops, and look more into what you are doing wrong or not doing. Aftermarket master cylinders suck, can be bad out of the box, and you'll never get a good pedal if you've fully bled down and get air in the ABS. You'd have to use a computer to activate the ABS and clear the valves and accumulator.

Also, the ABS controller can have an inner valve fault. If you have the ABS controller that's down under the driver's battery, it's an easy test.

A quick test to see if the master cylinder is good is a fast, hard push. If it stays high with that, the master cylinder is at fault. It even calls that out in the ABS note. The hydroboost will not ever cause a long pedal.


 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Monster-4
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
12
Apr 10, 2018 04:29 PM
xsv5ltr
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
28
Feb 17, 2016 01:53 PM
dieselman86
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
5
Oct 18, 2014 09:35 PM
wildstang
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
6
Oct 25, 2011 09:42 PM
bill123456
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
2
Aug 5, 2010 02:38 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:45 PM.

story-0
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalytic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-30 18:33:59


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-2
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-4
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-8
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-9
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE