1968 Brake Booster

[Duker]

Is there a kit you can buy to rebuild your booster?

My booster has a metal band around it you can remove. I don't know if all are the same with power brakes.

Thank you

Duker

 

[CougarCJ]

Not aware of any DIY kits for brake boosters.

The brake booster with the band holding the two halves together is a Midland brand of booster.
The non-banded booster is a Bendix booster. Those were commonly used starting in 1969.

Booster Dewey has a very good reputation and great prices. They are the 'guys' that actually perform the work.

http://boosterdeweyexchange.com/

 

[Duker]

Thank you

So I don't have to replace with the one I have with a Midland again?
Going with Dewey can you forsee any problems with re-install, extra tweeking?
I hate changing things from the original parts we all like out and replace.

Can I buy a rebuilt Booster off you, so I don't have to take the car off the road for shipping time back and forth? Then I ship the old part back for credit.

If so what would be the cost?

Duker

 

[CougarCJ]

http://www.cougarpartscatalog.com/brkboost.html

http://www.cougarpartscatalog.com/69brkboost.html

Same price for each, a core is required. Cores can be returned at any time, and then the charge is refunded,

 

[Duker]

Hi

Shipping charges could be a killer to Canada for me. Would your company sell complete rebuild kit for a Midland, although the 69 Bendex is the better way to go? The almighty dollar and my son starting College always seems to control the situation at hand.

Duker

 

[somethingspecial]

You might check with your local auto parts store and see who they send their boosters out for rebuild with. If they deal with a Canadian firm, you might send it directly to them for further discount. I did that and found they deal with a firm hear in California. I took it to them on a road trip, had lunch and it was rebuilt in an hour. Just a thought. Worth a try. They may be local to you. Mike

 

[robert campbell]

The banded booster is a "Midland Ross". When buying just the booster there is a critical mesurement between the rod in the booster and the master cyclinder. I have rebuilt a Midland Ross before and they are a bit complex for the weekend warrior. But can be done.

Of late I try to buy from a VERY reputable rebuilder or Mustang supplier as a matched set master and booster. Still is no guarentee that your pedal effort may not change.

Do not under estimate the importance of this part and cheap out!!

Rob

 

[Duker]

Thank you

Duker