Brake system swap?

[Wolfe_83Conti]

Is it possible to swap out the Hydroboost steering/brakes with a conventional setup? When I slam on the brakes, there's a brief dead time between hitting the pedal and the brakes grabbing. Since the stock system is reputedly an expensive pain to deal with, I want to go to a separate booster system and bypass the power steering pump entirely. Also, I don't need to have a car that can't steer or brake properly if something fails! :eek:

[Wolfe_83Conti]

Checked under the hood last night and it looks pretty tight for a brake booster. Still, if anyone has info about this, give me a holla.

[pro-five-oh]

You can use a Mustang SVO booster, but the pedal will be a bit mushier.

I love hydroboost, try flushing the power steering + brake fluid and see if that fixes it.

[nicholas77586]

I have to agree, hydroboost is a great system, i know that the hoses are messy but it saved me from an accident, I locked up all four wheels. It was one of the main strengths that the car had. If the pedal feels a little lax, it could be the proportioning valve, most lickly just needs a fluid flush on both the steering pump and brakes, its a good starting point anyway. Also check the calipers for leaks, if the car pulls to one side during braking its most lickly this.

[nicholas77586]

Forgot to mention, it could also be that the rotors have been turned, and they took off to much metal so you have to push the pedal down farther.

[Wolfe_83Conti]

As far as the braking performance, the car stops in nice straight lines. ONt too much dead travel under normal circumstances, just OMG HFS! emergency stops. The power steering whines when I use the brakes though, and doesn't stop unless I play with the wheel. I'm going to check the fluid again here soon. I am about positive the systems need flushing badly, and wouldn't be surprised if the rotors needed attention. Also, would braided steel lines improve braking any? Is this affordably possible?