[bochnak]

Swapping in a LS/T56 into my 70' and also going from manual brakes to hydroboost. I'm not having luck finding brackets that BOTH mount a stock style f-body clutch master and hydroboost together. Many companies do not want to sell the individual brackets either. I know that there was a billet hydroboost bracket avail years ago, not sure what happened to the person who was making them?

Anyway, as a result I started designing up some brackets, 3d printed them, and mocked it all up.

I still have some refinement to do, however plan on making a combo sheetmetal bracket to mount both the master and hydrobooster.

Here is the video explaining more about my plans. Any input is appreciated. I already think I need to increase my pedal ratio.

Thanks,
Matt

 

[senna]

Matt, I like what your doing with the brackets.

The bracket you're making that the clutch master bolts to is basically what's available already, so, maybe no need to make that bracket.

The bracket that the brake master bolts to looks good. But looking at some photos of mine, it appears that the hydroboost is offset to top, probably to help with better pushrod alignment and clearances for the engine and clutch master.

Here is a photo of mine for reference. I'm also running the banjo fittings, so you can get idea of those.

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[bochnak]

Matt, I like what your doing with the brackets.

The bracket you're making that the clutch master bolts to is basically what's available already, so, maybe no need to make that bracket.

The bracket that the brake master bolts to looks good. But looking at some photos of mine, it appears that the hydroboost is offset to top, probably to help with better pushrod alignment and clearances for the engine and clutch master.

Here is a photo of mine for reference. I'm also running the banjo fittings, so you can get idea of those.

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Thanks for the reply.

Yes I know that the master bracket is available for $80 bucks. I also know that at one time the billet bracket was avail separately for $110-150, which needed a $80 special socket for installation. Don't know if these are still available separately.

Your pic confirms that both brackets can be stacked in this application, so thanks for sharing.

In the video, I made a 0° & 7° tilt bracket for the booster. I also will be running the tick tilton master so there is less clearance in the hose fitting area.

 

[senna]

I would think it would be difficult to manufacture a one off for less than $80. If you want to just for personal gratification, I get and admire that.

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[Hotwire]

I would think it would be difficult to manufacture a one off for less than $80. If you want to just for personal gratification, I get and admire that.

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He's incorporating the mount for the hydroboost, what you found is for a regular vacuum booster mount.

I had to make my own when I put my system together using a Tilton master.

 

[bochnak]

I would think it would be difficult to manufacture a one off for less than $80. If you want to just for personal gratification, I get and admire that.

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Sorry, should have mentioned that I have access to a laser and CNC brake, so it could potentially save me $300.

Is the billet hydroboost adapter and socket still available separately?

 

[bochnak]

He's incorporating the mount for the hydroboost, what you found is for a regular vacuum booster mount.

I had to make my own when I put my system together using a Tilton master.

Jeff,

Yes, ultimately I can design a bracket that holds the hydroboost and master together and would be much cheaper.

 

[Dan65ss]

This is where I got mine from: 67-69 F Body / 64-72 A Body / 68-74 X Body — Hydroboost Brackets

But then went with bowler for the clutch piece.

 

[bochnak]

This is where I got mine from: 67-69 F Body / 64-72 A Body / 68-74 X Body — Hydroboost Brackets

But then went with bowler for the clutch piece.

Thanks. That is the billet bracket I was referring to, seems to be out of stock.

 

[Dan65ss]

Thanks. That is the billet bracket I was referring to, seems to be out of stock.

The guy I was dealing with was super cool. You should reach out to him and see what he will share with you. Maybe he is done with them and can pass the torch.

 

[bochnak]

I finished designing the brackets and had 3 versions made: t56 only, hydroboost only, and hydro/t56 combo. no special tools/sockets to mount hydro unit. If there is interest, I can have more ordered.

Here is a video on how it came out: