05-29-2012, 07:27 PM
Jim and TereAir over hydraulic brakes
I'm not familiar with this system. Could somebody give me a quick primer on how it works?
Jim
05-29-2012, 10:57 PM
RustyIt's relatively simple(And this is the abbreviated version). It's the converse of power brakes on a car, which uses a vacuum to assist. The vacuum allows atmospheric pressure to add to pedal pressure. Air-over-hydraulic just uses air pressure (higher than atmospheric) from the engine compressor to provide the assist.
Rusty
"StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP
Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields
05-30-2012, 07:20 AM
Jim and TereYou have had some problems with some kind of a pump, Rusty. Did it have anything to do with the brakes?
05-30-2012, 09:12 PM
RustyYes, but my system (being slaved to a GM-based engine) is hydraulic over hydraulic, GM's abominable Hydroboost. The power steering pump also supplies pressure for brake boost.
Rusty
"StaRV II"'94 28' Breakaway: MilSpec AMG 6.5L TD 230HP
Nelson and Chester, not-spoiled Golden Retrievers
Sometimes I think we're alone in the universe, and sometimes I think we're not.
In either case the idea is quite staggering. - Arthur C. Clarke
It was a woman who drove me to drink, and I've been searching thirty years to find her and thank her - W. C. Fields
