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

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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?
 
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Does he mean vacuum-assist power brakes?

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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.
 
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