Hydropower Brake Kits

Start with your vehicle year, make, and model, then determine whether you need a firewall- or frame-mounted system. Check your power-steering setup, brake configuration, master cylinder requirements, pedal connection, available clearance, and hydraulic hose routing. Some products are vehicle-specific, while others are intended for custom installations, so compare your setup with the individual product specifications before ordering.

A traditional power brake booster uses engine vacuum to provide brake assistance. Hydropower uses hydraulic pressure supplied by the power-steering pump instead. Because it does not depend on engine vacuum, Hydropower can be useful for modified engines that produce limited vacuum or builds where a large vacuum booster is difficult to fit.

Yes. A Hydropower system requires a compatible hydraulic power-steering system because the power-steering pump supplies the pressure used for brake assistance. The pump, steering system, Hydropower unit, hoses, fittings, and return routing must be configured correctly so the steering and brake-assist systems can operate together.

Hydropower can be a good option when an engine produces limited or inconsistent vacuum, particularly with some performance camshaft and engine combinations. It can also be useful when firewall, valve-cover, or engine clearance makes fitting a conventional vacuum booster difficult. The best choice still depends on the complete vehicle and braking setup rather than engine vacuum alone.

Yes, but the master cylinder and proportioning setup must match the brake configuration. Products in this collection are available for different braking arrangements, including front-disc/rear-drum and four-wheel-disc systems. Check the individual kit to confirm its master cylinder, proportioning valve, and other included components are appropriate for your brakes.

Choose according to the vehicle's existing pedal and master-cylinder arrangement. Firewall-mounted systems place the Hydropower unit and master cylinder in the engine compartment. Frame-mounted systems position the assembly lower on the chassis and can suit classics with an underfloor brake setup. This collection contains both configurations for different vehicle applications.

It depends on the product. Some kits include a POL or Wilwood master cylinder and other brake components, while others provide the Hydropower booster without all of the hydraulic plumbing. Hose hookup kits, return lines, fittings, mounting plates, and related components are also sold separately in this collection. Always check the individual product contents before ordering.

Selected Hydropower kits offer a choice between POL and Wilwood master cylinder configurations. Available bore sizes, finishes, and included components can vary by product and brake setup. Choose the master cylinder based on compatibility with the Hydropower unit and the rest of the braking system rather than appearance alone.

In many applications, yes. POL offers Hydropower systems designed to convert existing vacuum-assisted or manual-brake vehicles to hydraulic power assistance. However, mounting brackets, pedal connection, master-cylinder position, power-steering plumbing, and available clearance all need to be compatible with the conversion.