Ever heard of "air assisted" brakes,as on 62 F600 truck

[tim55]

Im considering buying a 62 F600 flatbed truck.Owner says it has "air assisted" breaks that need repair but they are not conventional air breaks as most peopleknow them.any info?

 

[tygerdawg]

Does he mean vacuum-assist power brakes?

TygerDawg

 

[amorrison]

Might be worthwhile to ask here

http://www.yesterdaystruck.com/trforum/messages/archive1.htm

 

[swall]

It undoubtedly has a Bendix Hydrovac, which is a vacuum diaphram booster and a long cast iron master cylinder. There may also be an engine driven vane type vacuum pump.