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12-27-2016 08:25 PM #11
It's been a VERY long time getting back on the van. When I picked up the Wagon in early '14 I had no clue how much time and money would be spent getting that car reliable and comfortable to drive. Too much, really... Anyway I am back on the van and will be working on brakes and brake line plumbing.
I got out there this morning though and dusted off (yea, really) the hydroboost unit. I pulled off the original Prop valve and designed a bracket for the new Wilwood Adjustable Unit. Made the bracket out of some scrap .090 aluminum and bolted on the APV.
Took the whole thing in to my local Car Quest and they dug out a couple of fittings for me. A 9/16-18 for the front line out of the booster and a 1/2-20 for the rear line. 4 bucks and I was on my way.The HB unit I am using is out of a '95 Astro Van and the front line was 1/4" so I was happy they had the 9/16-18 for a 3/16th's line.
I also did a lot of cleaning on the boost unit. Now that the bracket is built I will mask everything off and spray the booster with silver ceramic brake caliper paint.
I got pictures but didn't get them uploaded yet. Maybe tomorrow.
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Link to my BAD AST Build Thread:
http://www.clubhotrod.com/suspension...van-build.html
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