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Brake Booster

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Garrett Pirkey, Jul 26, 2020.

  1. Garrett Pirkey

    Garrett Pirkey Member

    Is adding a brake booster a necessary addition? Do they offer significant help? Easy to install?
     
    Garrett Pirkey, Jul 26, 2020
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  2. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Necessary? No but power brakes are a nice addition. Some don’t like the. On a trail Jeep because if the engine dies you get one extra power assisted apply then the brakes get real hard to apply. Depends on your use and philosophy.
    Easy to install? Not difficult if you have all the correct parts from a donor or supplier. If not it can be a bit of a challenge to get everything to work together properly.
     
    nickmil, Jul 27, 2020
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  3. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    With a '77, I would expect there's a kit to install power brakes. Should be easy to install. Pick a kit and ask those that have installed it. I like power brakes a lot.
     
    timgr, Jul 27, 2020
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  4. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    With or without a booster, I'd suggest making sure your brake system is fully up to snuff first.

    You may find you don't need the boost when everything is tuned up.
     
    PeteL, Jul 27, 2020
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