Anyone successfully hydroboost and disk your a108?

Still trying to build up a knowledge base before I make a purchase as I likely will only have a few days to get my future a108 or corey up to snuff before doing the west coast trip ( LA <---> Seattle over 2 weeks of sightseeing).

- From what I gather the Scarebird brackets for adding disks to a108 axles will not work without modification/metal work but it can be done. I will need to figure that out in advance

- I suppose an axle swap with something with disk would work but I dont know what steering mods might be needed

- I've been told one of the better ways to make your disk power is to hydroboost them but mounting of the booster and the pump probably takes some ingenuity especially since the 108 will likely have no power steering. Maybe a electric power steering pump going to nothing?

I know the brakes question is a fairly common thread that often goes nowhere but being able to stop reasonably quick on the Pacific Coast Highway is key to this purchase and trip actually happening.

If someone has specifics on their successful conversion I am more than willing to Paypal/Venmo beer money for your expertise.

Lot of info on this thread about disk
https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/t55507-1969-a108-disk-brakes#254547

aaj seems to be the easiest kit for a108

again the a100 disk conversion seems seems easier than the a108 but still looking into boosting

wheel size seems to be a big issues so if you are ok with non original wheels it may give you less headaches

hydro may not be possible without a lot of mods
https://vintage-vans.forumotion.com/t34563-finally-starting-on-the-front-disk-brakes?highlight=disk


I am guessing people run into the same issue....it can be done but at what cost and how much fab work.

Just to give an idea of the size of booster

some great pics in this thread of the brake system and what it took to add a dual master

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/03/buying-into-nanny-state-safety-diktats-dual-circuit-brakes-for-the-a100/









link to last picture
https://photos.app.goo.gl/7csVr5JGtPx7WAUX2

This is an a100 so I dont know how the linkage and mounting points differ but it looks like  you probably could make it all work by a mix of fab a bracket/mounting panel and possibly modding the linkage.

Would be great if someone wanted to take pics of vids of the space.

great video with some views of the space



you'll have to do some cutting to all for the long booster but there should be plenty of space

you will likely need to build a panel to make sure air doesnt skip the radiator

Some of the late '60s A100's had a Hydroboost option. Probably rarer than Power Assist steering. I have never seen the Hydroboost power brakes on a A-100.Maybe campers got um ? Any one have Pictures ?

Helpful pic from the forum member rustyspoke66



expanded pic
https://photos.app.goo.gl/SrIlo6PMeMXsWdMX2

this is an upgrade master cylinder from a 72 van so it is much larger than stock

there is a panel in the way but with some cutting it should fit