Manual brakes vs hydroboost

[Kern Dog]

I don't know the specifics of "electrically boosted" but Vacuum pumps are nothing new. I have one in the red car and while it works, the noise of it can be annoying.

 

[OneWheelPeel]

I never looked at the specifics past its a little motor under the MC that is known for going out if people are sloppy and spill fluid all over it when filling the MC. That alone has put me off the idea a bit, but I have to admit the brake feel is pretty good.
When you start the car you can hear it hum for a few secs as it builds pressure and then it stops, if you pump the brakes a bunch of times it kicks on again, which makes me think it builds pressure in reserve and would have a few power assisted stops in it after the motor or power to it failed.
If there is interest I can try to get some pics of the unit.

 

[Toxic Orange 493]

I have a 91 Cherokee Limited that had a Bendix electric boosted anti-lock brake system. It worked great, until there wasn't any electric assist. One part of the electric assist was known to fail and had been replaced a few times under warranty. When the electric assist would fail, it was very very hard to stop for the same reason Kern stated about the hydroboost. It had a pretty large bore master cylinder. I ended up removing all of it and just put regular vacuum boosted power brakes on without ABS so I never had to worry about it again.

 

[Timmayy]

I have manual with front KH discs in my 69 Dart. It's a 440 so the booster wouldn't fit. I've never had any issues with it. Stops good. I also have manual drums in my 65 Belvedere wagon. Will be converting to front discs in the future but I personally like manual brakes. I have a strong leg and I like the direct feel.