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Alex4mula
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FEB 22, 08:30 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Rodney:
For the moment I have decided to not pursue the larger brake boosters. I have had several people tell me I could be sued even if the booster change was not at fault by someone that was in an accident. All thru the process of developing this booster and getting the sample test boosters made I always have had a terrible amount of anxiety worrying about being litigated. I received the test boosters and send three out to people (at no charge) that I selected. 2 were ME's and one was a person that works on many Fieros and had told me a few times to not do this. So I sent him one to try. A few weeks went by and no one emailed me even saying they received their test booster I sent them. What a let down. So I emailed all three and they told me they did receive them and would install them and let me know. I previously had emailed them and stated that I wanted them to first look at the critical dimensions etc before they installed them. This showed me they were not even paying attention and I felt they did not really want to help me with the R&D. I could send them to anyone to just install and test. I sent them to people I thought would be thorough in looking at them. So after that I lost all interest in this project.
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This is so sad. I was ready to pay you just to be able to get one of these test units. Can't beleive people volunteering and not coming forward. Not good for our hobbie supplier and we all loose. As for the suing part I guess anyone can sue you even for the lowering ball joints. I see more failure possibility there than in a stock booster with a longer rod. Oh well. Hope you please keep up other projects.
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Infinity
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MAR 03, 08:02 PM
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Interesting topic,
my brake works normal but a little more help wouldnt hold me not to try, because of the large shippings from US to EU i will try find one from a Chevy S10 in Netherlands, they were commonly sold here so finding one shouldnt be a big issue.
also sad to read that testpersons doesnt mee the requirements for such a nice project, just these projects keep more a need with us old cars ;-)
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EngineerBill
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MAR 12, 01:32 AM
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To go along with the more ready made solution, there is also a Tough Stuff Brake Booster Extension Rod & Clevis Kit that fits with the Tough Stuff Brake Booster 2232N.
I found the kit at Summit:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/TFF-4750
As of today, it is $39.95. A little pricey but ready made. It comes in 3 lengths:
1.5", 2.5" and 4.75"
I'm not sure which one would be the one to use.
What was the length extension you added to the Tough One, 85GT_3800SC, to make it about 9 3/8" total?
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EngineerBill.com
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85GT_3800SC
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MAR 12, 08:59 AM
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Actually, the TuffStuff extension kit is the exact one I got my rod end from.That kit has the 3 different length options included.
Amazingly, all rod ends in that kit are threaded 3/8 NF, but the thread on the booster they sell is 3/8 coarse thread! Unbelievable!!
I was quite disappointed to find this out after buying the kit, but rather than return it (shipping would be half the cost of the kit from where I live),
I used a 3/8 NC coupling nut,and the shortest rod end with an adapter I made up from a 2" NC bolt. I just cut the head off the bolt and threaded the 1" smooth part with a 3/8 NF die.Basically a course to fine 3/8 adapter.All I used out of the extension kit was the small rod end which had the wrong thread and had to be drilled out to fit the brake pedal pin, so that cost me $40. For that price, you could probably find a cheaper way to make up a rod end.
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seajai
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MAR 13, 10:06 PM
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WOW! what a difference the booster upgrade makes in braking performance! I think my retinas detached the first time I stomped on the brakes. TFS SS braided hoses are next, then I gotta save up the dough for the 13" rotor upgrade.
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Australian
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SEP 03, 06:56 AM
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I am going to make an adaptor plate as i have failed to mount it have dented it a bit to mount it so hopefully i haven't destroyed one i have but i am mounting it into a RHD car so will let you know when it is in properly. It is in car now just not right.
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Rodney
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SEP 03, 09:30 AM
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From what I have seen the banjo from the Fiero master can be removed and installed in the S-10 booster. I have 300 HD larger diameter banjos I had made for the booster I was going to make. I will sell them if anyone needs one when I have them on hand. This requires that you take the S-10 booster apart and do the swap. If that Tough Stuff Brake Booster 2232N works I can make an adjustable banjo kit that fits.
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j bf1
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OCT 09, 11:52 AM
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85GT_3800SC
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OCT 09, 05:18 PM
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Update : After driving my car all summer with the "Tuff Stuff" booster installed, I found no problems with the booster / braking on my Fiero. Like others who have done this, I have to agree - the mod is well worth doing! The braking capability is really good now.
Rodney posted " If that Tough Stuff Brake Booster 2232N works I can make an adjustable banjo kit that fits."
I certainly would have been interested in that! Maybe others will be too. It would make the whole mod a complete bolt-on.
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sardonyx247
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OCT 09, 08:28 PM
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