Replacement brake booster - recommendations
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Replacement brake booster - recommendations
After 30 years I think the time has come to replace my brake booster. Any good suggestions where to buy a new one and what is a good brand?
Related question, does the 4th gen booster drop right in or is there some fiddling involved? I already have a 4th gen master cylinder.
Related question, does the 4th gen booster drop right in or is there some fiddling involved? I already have a 4th gen master cylinder.
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Re: Replacement brake booster - recommendations
Nevermind about the 4th gen booster. The rod is longer and I don't want a higher pedal.
All I see for 3rd gen boosters are reman. Any new parts out there?
All I see for 3rd gen boosters are reman. Any new parts out there?
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Car: 1989-92 FORMULA350 305 92 Hawkclone
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Re: Replacement brake booster - recommendations
Rebuild yours? It's not really that hard.
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I've read somewhere that people are using S10 brake boosters, but i'm not sure what all is involved in that swap. I was about to start doing searches for them since the rest of my brake system has been replaced. From what I remember, and don't quote me on this, it's supposed to be a great upgrade and sounded like a direct bolt in. I haven't found exact details on that yet though.
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Re: Replacement brake booster - recommendations
Heck, where do you even get parts at all? I can't find any rebuild kits for our cars.
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Re: Replacement brake booster - recommendations
Back then you just went to dealer or parts store and grabbed the parts. Even though I don't foresee any failures, I May start looking around for suppliers.
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Re: Replacement brake booster - recommendations
I know they are out there, and I know your pain. I have looked for the diaphragm too, Maybe email the guy at brake boosters dot com if he can help you out? You'll also need to make a tool to twist the halves apart, I have seen it with a piece of flat stock with holes drilled in it and a long bar welded to that.
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Re: Replacement brake booster - recommendations
I've read somewhere that people are using S10 brake boosters, but i'm not sure what all is involved in that swap. I was about to start doing searches for them since the rest of my brake system has been replaced. From what I remember, and don't quote me on this, it's supposed to be a great upgrade and sounded like a direct bolt in. I haven't found exact details on that yet though.
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Re: Replacement brake booster - recommendations
I never did find a rebuild kit for the more modern dual diaphragm boosters. Just the old antique cars with older style boosters.
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