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 gen1 brake booster upgrade?
#1104031
12/25/17 05:33 PM
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Joined: Feb 2010
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Any good brake booster upgrades for a gen1 4 cylinder? The pads and shoes seem to never wear out so I think I can just give it more clamping power. Simplest thing I think is a bigger, more powerful booster. I'm hoping for a bolt-in from a newer truck. I also found Navajo aftermarket booster but it normally only comes in kits for Jeep and big-three US cars. I'm open to any options and ideas but I'm trying the simplest, easiest things first.
87 Dodge Raider 5sp 2.6l no jet valves, Tuffpan
OME Dakar leaf springs + T-bar crank + 2" body lift (4" lift).
5500lb winch, Starion alternator, grp31 marine bat'
OBA (stock AC compressor)
33x12.5x15 Baja Claws or Wintermark extra load 235/75/15 M/S
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Re: gen1 brake booster upgrade?
[Re: djacidjac]
#1104032
12/25/17 06:27 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
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Several of the guys on the Mighty Max pages are using the Eclipse Gen 1 dual diaphragm booster.
You may also consider leaving the dinky 4-cyl rotors and calipers behind in favor of pieces from Gen 2 Montero or Montero Sport with 15" wheels, in addition to the booster upgrade.
1987 Raider - Roxy
1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya
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Re: gen1 brake booster upgrade?
[Re: rxinhed]
#1104034
12/26/17 06:17 AM
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Joined: Feb 2010
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Excellent! Do you happen to know if I need to use the eclipse master cylinder? A '96 SR rear axle is on the list and I'll upgrade the fronts at that time. I got very good at down-shifting but it's not my daily driver any more so I forget the brakes are terrible when I hop in. I'm getting new tires this week and maybe I'll go the distance and upgrade the booster.
87 Dodge Raider 5sp 2.6l no jet valves, Tuffpan
OME Dakar leaf springs + T-bar crank + 2" body lift (4" lift).
5500lb winch, Starion alternator, grp31 marine bat'
OBA (stock AC compressor)
33x12.5x15 Baja Claws or Wintermark extra load 235/75/15 M/S
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