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Message: <blockquote data-quote="cobrajeff96" data-source="post: 1549003" data-attributes="member: 29141">I've been down this road and it was a long, bumpy one. I struggled for I'd say at least six months going through Ford pump after Ford pump to realize that Ford pumps just ain't worth a fuck. Even ones that are brand new from Lares (really nice aluminum pumps too!) just can't cut it. Doesn't matter what you do, how well you bleed the system, how you design a new custom system.... Ford pumps are all garbage.The only thing that has proved reliable in my swap was converting to a GM Type II pump. It was worth every damned penny.The reason you had power assist for a brief time after the failure is because the hydroboost has an accumulator valve designed for just this situation, to allow a few more panic stops even in total failure. Can't do that with a vacuum system!People dog on hydroboost systems but in my view they are the absolute best in almost every regard of a braking system.Anyways... since you're already in somewhat uncharted territory like me, I'd advise you with with PBH's Revolver P/S bracket for the pump and convert to the GM Type II pump. It'll involve a bit more money and some more custom work but it might be the only way outta the nightmare.</blockquote>