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Jeep CJ Brake Upgrade - Brawny Braking: BTB Master Booster Combo

Btb Master Booster Combo Steering Wheel Column Install
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Btb Master Booster Combo Steering Wheel Column Install
Once this hole was drilled, we installed the steering column, making sure to again check clearances.
Btb Master Booster Combo Pedal Clearance
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Btb Master Booster Combo Pedal Clearance
As you can see, the clearances are a little close but everything functioned properly.
Btb Master Booster Combo Plumbed Stainless Steel Brake Lines
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Btb Master Booster Combo Plumbed Stainless Steel Brake Lines
We then plumbed the stainless steel brake lines. To begin, we ran the main line from the rear of the Scrambler forward.
Btb Master Booster Combo Running Line To Master Cylinder
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Btb Master Booster Combo Running Line To Master Cylinder
Next, we ran the line from the master cylinder output to the frame. This connects to a multiport junction, allowing all four disc-brake assembly lines to be connected.
Btb Master Booster Combo Connecting Brakes Hoses To Calipers
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Btb Master Booster Combo Connecting Brakes Hoses To Calipers
The next step involved connecting the new flexible brake hoses to the calipers. We used braided stainless steel lines from Quadratec, making sure to leave some slack in the lines for when the suspension articulates and to mount the lines away from moving parts.
Btb Master Booster Combo Bleeding Master Cylinder
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Btb Master Booster Combo Bleeding Master Cylinder
Once the brake booster and master cylinder unit are installed, it's necessary to bleed the master cylinder. The BTB kit comes with a bleeding kit and looks like this when in use.
Btb Master Booster Combo Installation Complete
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Btb Master Booster Combo Installation Complete
This is the overall view of BTB's Master Booster system after installation on Project Scrambled Adventurer. Thanks to the experts at Extreme Gear Off Road in Orangevale, California, for their assistance with this install.
BTB Products
702.568.1511

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www.jwjeep.com
Aqualu Industries Quadratec
800/745-2348

quadratec.com
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