Brake Booster Question on a Restomod

[Mheiron]

So I've got a hellcat going in a '69 Charger and I'm trying to sort out a brake booster.
The car had power drum brakes originally.
I'm upgrading to Willwood discs on all 4 corners.

I've got a kit that came with 1" bore, Willwood master cylinder but no booster.

I'm considering upgrading to a modern, universal (non-Chinese), 8" dual diaphragm booster but I'm unclear on the bracketry that would be required and the connection to the stock brake pedal linkage.

Other option would be to stick with a rebuilt original style booster.

Can anybody steer me to an expert or reliable source for information regarding upgraded braking systems for theses cars?

Any help would be appreciated!

 

[Mike67]

Go hydroboost, it will give you a lot more room and apply enough presure and volume.
Cass @Dr Diff mat be able to give you a recommendation.

 

[super-bee_ski]

So I've got a hellcat going in a '69 Charger and I'm trying to sort out a brake booster.
The car had power drum brakes originally.
I'm upgrading to Willwood discs on all 4 corners.

I've got a kit that came with 1" bore, Willwood master cylinder but no booster.

I'm considering upgrading to a modern, universal (non-Chinese), 8" dual diaphragm booster but I'm unclear on the bracketry that would be required and the connection to the stock brake pedal linkage.

Other option would be to stick with a rebuilt original style booster.

Can anybody steer me to an expert or reliable source for information regarding upgraded braking systems for theses cars?

Any help would be appreciated!

Hmmm,
I am currently watching this thread
I am building a 63 Dodge and Forum member "Hemi-itis" has a nice setup on his Monster Plymouth...It's fully Blown, Hemi, there is no cure!
He has installed a Composite Master Cylinder, Wildwood...
So, I am interested in your thread...

 

[Mheiron]

So the only negative I've heard about hydroboost is that if your motor quits, you don't have any brakes.

I seem to have plenty of real estate for a booster.

Thanks for the thoughts.

 

[R/T Boy 67]

I second the notion, call Dr diff. He has boosters that will fit easily, and he doesn' t sell junk.

 

[RemCharger]

So the only negative I've heard about hydroboost is that if your motor quits, you don't have any brakes.

I seem to have plenty of real estate for a booster.

Thanks for the thoughts.

you will still have brakes, just a hard pedal.
And I can't imagine a new hellcat stalling all the time.

 

[Mike67]

So the only negative I've heard about hydroboost is that if your motor quits, you don't have any brakes.

I seem to have plenty of real estate for a booster.

Thanks for the thoughts.

Thats not true at all. The little cylinder on the side is a reserve. From my understanding it will give you around 3 hard stops if needed.
How many diesels have you ever heard of failing to stop due to a bad HB? They are on a lot of cars as well...I think thats one of those urban legend things from people that dont understand how they work...by the way, thats what I have as well, 4 wheel Wilwood disc all around.