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Replaces the vacuum system for your brakes with the 2500 system that uses the power steering fluid for assistance. Way better pedal feel and stopping power. I have a how to for it from a few years back, probably buried in that section by now

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On the way home now with a new to me L33 5.3L      

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Well she's all hooked up an running. Great oil pressure compared to the old motor. Only problem is that the shift cable broke, and now I have to wait for a new one. Ugh! It's always something.    

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Replaces the vacuum system for your brakes with the 2500 system that uses the power steering fluid for assistance. Way better pedal feel and stopping power. I have a how to for it from a few years back, probably buried in that section by now

I think I saw the How-To whenever I was cleaning up that section. I'll have to check it out.

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once you go hydroboost all other brakes will feel wierd to you lol.

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Haha! I just looked at the write up. I may have to do it later on, sounds like a nice mod. You can never have to good of brakes.

 

I have to go back and add to my list. I forgot about replacing the catalytic converters. Im not sure which ones to go with though.

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Here are the brake lines. They're actually cheaper then what I thought they would be.

 

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I think I paid $120 for the 4 inch extension kit, came with all 5 hoses, for my 02. I got mine through Goodridge I believe

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Never heard of Goodridge. Is that a local parts store?

No its the name brand of the hoses. I think they were the only one to offer them for my truck that were extended
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Ohhhh I see. I've searched for lines before, and these were all I could find for mine. I thought for sure they'd be $150 or more.

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Ohhhh I see. I've searched for lines before, and these were all I could find for mine. I thought for sure they'd be $150 or more.

Worth the cost and effort honestly
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Worth the cost and effort honestly

I've never tried a set before. Do they make a difference? I bought a set from Wilwood for my old Z28 one time, but I never got to try them because they didn't fit.

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Improves the pedal feel, supposed to improve braking distance bc they claim the hose doesn't expand before sending fluid to the calipers. Not sure if I buy that, but I needed longer lines for the 7 inch lift anyways

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Well, for the price of these I'm not afraid to try them.

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Haha! I just looked at the write up. I may have to do it later on, sounds like a nice mod. You can never have to good of brakes.

 

I have to go back and add to my list. I forgot about replacing the catalytic converters. Im not sure which ones to go with though.

 

Once i get done with the interior on my truck im going to finish the exhaust. I was looking at Magnaflows cats, you can get them as a stand alone weld/clamp in or with all the pipe from the manifold to where they clamp on to the factory exhaust/cat-back, and come in stainless. Kinda pricy for my truck but i like the fact i can just bolt them in and go.

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