I am going to replace my vacuum brakes with a 97 hydroboost unit soon, and am curious if I use regular hydraulic fluid instead of P/S fluid, will it have problems?

I am going to be running the steering, brakes, winch, etc off an industrial type gear pump instead of the factory power steering pump.

Pressure will be regulated, but I don't know what to regulate it to? also flow will be limited to 5gpm for the steering and brakes.

 

hydro? yes, no?

 

Have no idea.
Do know that the pre '03 systems rubber parts will melt with ATF.
But hydro fluid is different than ATF.
Hydro fluid also seems to be thicker than PS fluid.

 

lance here is a good web sight www.pirate4x4.com also give these guys a call www.vancopbs.com
the first web sight had a great articles on brakes. Also if you are going to run that many gpm in the hydroboost that may be a problem. Van has some good info on how to make that work. hope that helps. I to am going to install a 97 system on my 95 when I get time. I bought a set of gauges to check the pressure at the wheels to set a base line on the brake pressure. Not a lot of money. Good luck Jim