First gen Camaro hydroboost or not

[Truckie707]

Hey guys rebuilding first gen Camaro just did full tci suspension front to back and looking to see what people are doing for brake boosters with a ls. Is hydroboost the way to go or is it more problems then it’s worth?

[Mkelcy]

I've got hydraboost and love it. Took a little trouble shooting, but nothing too bad. The adapter plate on mine tilts the master cylinder up more than I'd like. Look for a kit that has the master cylinder more level (I think Hydratech).

[ryeguy2006a]

If you are looking to eliminate the PS pump from your accessories, check out the iBooster swaps that a lot of guys are doing.

[Scott Atk]

If you are looking to eliminate the PS pump from your accessories, check out the iBooster swaps that a lot of guys are doing.
Can the stock clutch master location be retained on the ibooster swaps?

[NCSU68]

Would you please provide a link to the iBooster that is being used?

[cpd004]

I have hydro boost for many years and don’t care for the artificial feeling of it.

[streetk14]

I’m super happy with the DSE booster setup I put on my 68. It’s a C6 Corvette assembly so it has a nice, modern feel to it. I’m big into simplicity, so the hydro boost doesn’t appeal to me; and at least on my car, power steering hose routing near the headers is already tight. I know that probably doesn’t answer your question, but I’d do this exact setup again if I were building another car today.

[dhutton]

Would you please provide a link to the iBooster that is being used?
https://www.evcreate.com/installing-the-ibooster/

https://tulayswirewerks.com/product/bosch-ibooster-gen-1-universal-wire-harness/

https://www.bbtfabrications.com/fab-store#!/I-Booster-adapter/p/500108290/category=0

Don

[streetk14]

https://www.evcreate.com/installing-the-ibooster/

https://tulayswirewerks.com/product/bosch-ibooster-gen-1-universal-wire-harness/

https://www.bbtfabrications.com/fab-store#!/I-Booster-adapter/p/500108290/category=0

Don


What is the benefit of these iboosters? Seems similar to what BMW is using on their newer models; which makes sense with all the EVs and hybrids being built, along with more and more autonomous driving systems. I guess I’m just not seeing the advantage for a PT style car.

[Jim Nilsen]

My vote is manual brakes !!!!! Less is more. Less cost more pedal feel, less parts more room and less weight. Less to go wrong. More brakes when the engine stalls or isn't running. When doing a track day having less brakes is not good when something breaks. Always something to consider !!

Keep it simple keep it fun works best for me!

[79 Camaro]

Kind of of pros and cons of hydro boost. My 66 Mustang I used a Hydratech hydro boost with my C5 discs front and rear. Worked great. They would put your nose on the wind shield.
My 67 Nova had the same C5 brakes front and rear with parts from KORE3. Stopped really well you just had to push a bit harder.208176

[JPnTX]

209325

I'm a big fan of the iBooster in 1st Gen application.

[FJB2069]

I am contemplating removing my hydroboost system. I have had it in my car for 10 years. It works great, maybe too great.

It always has been very touchy. You can lock up wheels with two fingers, but I felt I have driven car enough to adjust for it...

Then, I had a close call recently where I thought someone might pull up in front of me, so I hit brakes, not like a deer jumped out, but got on them. The car didn't seem to be slowing down...once past situation I looked in rear view mirror and saw a cloud of smoke. Realized I had locked up front wheels!

I tested it a few more times, and couldn't believe how little pedal I needed to lock up.

Waiting to hear back from hydratech if there is a way to limit assist.

Rethinking hydroboost, might be great with an ABS system?

[Hotwire]

I am contemplating removing my hydroboost system. I have had it in my car for 10 years. It works great, maybe too great.

It always has been very touchy. You can lock up wheels with two fingers, but I felt I have driven car enough to adjust for it...

Then, I had a close call recently where I thought someone might pull up in front of me, so I hit brakes, not like a deer jumped out, but got on them. The car didn't seem to be slowing down...once past situation I looked in rear view mirror and saw a cloud of smoke. Realized I had locked up front wheels!

I tested it a few more times, and couldn't believe how little pedal I needed to lock up.

Waiting to hear back from hydratech if there is a way to limit assist.

Rethinking hydroboost, might be great with an ABS system?

You have more brake than tire. I ran into the same problem but have an adjustable proportioning valve and have mine set so all 4 bite. After the experience pictured below (all 4 locked up on highway when someone cut over from a non-moving lane) I re-educated myself on the limits of my tires and then upgraded to a better traction compound so the brake and tire combo would better suit one another. This is just with a hydroboost out of a 05 Tahoe and 2000 Camaro / LS1 big brakes, all from the junkyard. I smile at people spending big money on race brakes they don't need.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2022/04/51246249822_23acf382a7_c-1.jpg

[FJB2069]

You have more brake than tire. I ran into the same problem but have an adjustable proportioning valve and have mine set so all 4 bite. After the experience pictured below (all 4 locked up on highway when someone cut over from a non-moving lane) I re-educated myself on the limits of my tires and then upgraded to a better traction compound so the brake and tire combo would better suit one another. This is just with a hydroboost out of a 05 Tahoe and 2000 Camaro / LS1 big brakes, all from the junkyard. I smile at people spending big money on race brakes they don't need.



Thanks for the info. I am going to readjust my proportioning valve as well. I originally did it by adjusting with brake pressure gauge per wilwood specs, but think real world test may be better.

Hydratech is telling me to check with the brake pad compound I have as I may be better off with a standard organic pad as the one wilwood most likely supplied bites too hard. I also run Michelin Pilot sport tires.

Did you change pads? What tires do you go with?

[TheJDMan]

My vote is manual brakes !!!!! Less is more. Less cost more pedal feel, less parts more room and less weight. Less to go wrong. More brakes when the engine stalls or isn't running. When doing a track day having less brakes is not good when something breaks. Always something to consider !!

Keep it simple keep it fun works best for me!

I totally agree!