evandostert Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) After my cam install. My already poor brakes got even worse with the loss of vacuum. I had a small adapter made to mount a hydroboost on a silverado. I ended up getting the rod length wrong, So I contacted a fellow local SSS member on here. He whipped up an adjustable rod and welded on the plate. I think he did an amazing job. I am keeping my factory brake pedal with this plate it lines the booster up like factory. Thank you cj_978 for the welding. Step two is 05+ brakes and bigger calipers or ??? Looking at options still. Edited July 14, 2015 by evand (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandostert Posted July 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Got new lines on rock auto. Going to try to attack it this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BAD2K Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Very nice! You'll love the brakes after you get it installed....don't forget the pedal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90zxdriver Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 I think I got more improvement with my hydroboost conversion than my Z06 conversion. It's a great upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elijah Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Man I can't wait to do the conversion on my truck I hear nothing but good things about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 (edited) Pretty cool being able to use your original brake pedal. :thumbsup: Is your adapter and rod easily repeatable? Is that the booster itself welded to the plate, or a mounting nut? Chris is a very good hand on stuff like that. Edited July 14, 2015 by Downeast Johnny (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thickcajun Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 That looks good man.. This is defiantly on my list of to do's Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC DOORMAN Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Thats a cool piece you had made up. I have all the parts to do the swap just have to get after it. Its boating season, LOL. I am doing the front brake upgrade. I picked up loaded 07 Tahoe calipers and rotors for my truck. I believe it increases the rotor size from 12" to 13". Good luck with your upgrade ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandostert Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Adapter was a custom job from a family member who made a few of them for me. They are a little too thick a little over 10mm. That is why the welded nut. I wanted the rod with a little adjustment. I got under the truck today for a minute. Normal socket is not going to cut it here. Deep sockets are a must. Not too deep or the bottom right one will not fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandostert Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 You can remove this soundproofing for easy of removal. I think mine is heading to the extra parts pile. it's held on by one plastic snap. need a 15mm stubby wrench and of course mine is missing. Gotta hit the store for a new one also forgot bolts for the mounting plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandostert Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 (edited) I unplugged this a few weeks ago nd drove around without it. No brake service light at all I am reusing my factory master. I just unbolted it. No need to play around with brake fluid. Got my booster off today. Measured and set the rod length. Edited July 21, 2015 by evand (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandostert Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Bolted up new hydroboost Put my master back on. Re attached the brake pedal and bolted everything down. Just have to run my fluid lines and I am done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downeast Johnny Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Looking good man. Looking forward to future updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ_978 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 hey evan, my pleasure. glad its all working out for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandostert Posted July 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2015 It's on and it works. Only a small drive around the block so far. Brakes are much stronger. Slight sticking think system needs to bleed itself out. Ran out of day light,. Will try again tomorrow tighten everything up refill steering fluid and should be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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