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Old 04-06-2012, 07:44 PM   #1
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Default Changing Brake Booster For V.6. Gt

Hi all

i have a ford capri v6 1972 model . standerd brakes booster in there . the car strugles to have air in booster when stopping . but when the reves are up . no problems . i know i have a very big cam in it . so that would take alot of air from my booster . when trying to stop.
would it matter if i put anther brake booster in the car from anther car ..would that help .
has anyone done some thing diffrant to make it work better..
i need more info . and thats not going to break the bank to .....
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Old 04-06-2012, 10:27 PM   #2
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Default Re: Changing Brake Booster For V.6. Gt

I took a leaf out of the GTHO PH3 book and installed a vacuum reserve tank for my dual IDF equpped RS2000 - HUGE difference.

Seach Evilbay for "Brake vacuum tank" and pick one to suit your available space; or just call into your local speed shop.
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Old 05-08-2012, 01:09 PM   #3
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Default Re: Changing Brake Booster For V.6. Gt

HI ALL

INSTALLED THE BRAKE VACUM TANK ON MY V6 GT CAPRI .. AND ..OMG . WHAT A DIFFRANT IT MADE ..
IT PULLES UP REAL WELL AND SUPER FAST AS WELL .. IAM SO SO HAPPY I WOULD ADVISE THIS FOR EVEYONE THAT HAS PROBLEMS WITH THERE BRAKES ...
ALL I NEED NOW TO DO IS PULL THE BRAKES APART SO THEY BOTH WORK TOGHTER CAUSE ONE WORKS AND ONE SIDE IS LAZY..
BUT OTHER THEN THAT ... SUPER ...

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