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Offline BAC

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'68 Brake Booster
« on: February 17, 2018, 05:00:05 pm »
Mine is leaking vacuum, tested the check valve and it's OK.  Need to work out where to go from here: either replace or try to repair/rebuild.

Questions are:

- What brand/model of booster is it? (I'm guessing Midland)





Overall dimensions are approx 8" diameter by 7" deep from firewall to master cylinder


- Are any of the DIY repair kits available on Ebay and/or from Mustang parts suppliers likely to fix the problem?

E.g.  https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/172145290292


- What's a ball park figure for getting the booster professionally rebuilt?


- What would I need to look for in a replacement booster, e.g. would a 9" like one of the below fit or do I need to stick with 8"?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/182922095211

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/182384633719
« Last Edit: February 17, 2018, 06:06:08 pm by BAC »
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2018, 06:20:37 pm »
https://www.powerbrakes.com.au

They have a good reputation down here.
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2018, 06:53:44 pm »
Quote from: Dwayne on February 17, 2018, 06:20:37 pm
https://www.powerbrakes.com.au

They have a good reputation down here.



I’ll second that , these guys are awesome to deal with . Quick turn around time as well.
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2018, 07:00:03 pm »
Thanks guys.  Any Melbourne based options and/or comments on replacement units?

Not looking to spend big bucks on reconditioning the original unit if I can get a replacement for around $100.
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2018, 08:46:52 pm »
Id get that one fixed personally, the Falcon one on my 67 cost about 200 to rebuild and re anodise etc
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2018, 09:16:53 pm »
Thanks guys, I understand the general preference to keep things original, but before I make that decision it would be good to know if:

(a) what does it cost to get an original Midland booster rebuilt?

(b) the 9" boosters on Ebay for $100 that claim to fit '67-'68 Mustangs really do fit or is there a 'gotcha'?

(c) if the new 9" ones do work, are there any benefits to using a modern one?  (e.g. work better with low vacuum engines)
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2018, 09:37:45 pm »
I'm not concerned about it being original, though that car looks like it is pretty original in the bay. My preference here is its not Chinese, so if you have it repaired it will last 25 years most likely, not 4. 
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2018, 10:36:30 am »
The ebay booster looks like a copy of a fox mustang booster ... they are used a lot in 65-66 conversions in the states, way better than the 7" alternatives out there. Have one in the 65.
A 69 Bendix will interchange with the 67-68 Midland. Have one in the 67.
But ... I agree with Shaun ... original is better than something made outta chinesium. Repair yours.
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2018, 10:42:18 am »
I rebuilt my Midland booster with a full rebuild kit from Harmon classic brakes in the USA, cost $255 US including shipping. You can find them on ebay they are the only people with Midland parts, they also sell all the parts individually so if you only need a diaphragm it won't cost a fortune.
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #9 on: February 19, 2018, 12:47:25 pm »
Quote from: Dwayne on February 17, 2018, 06:20:37 pm
https://www.powerbrakes.com.au
They have a good reputation down here.
:omg: $737 to rebuild my booster so around $800 by the time you factor in postage both ways.

Next suggestion...  :toetapping:
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #10 on: February 19, 2018, 01:19:32 pm »
Quote from: BAC on February 19, 2018, 12:47:25 pm
:omg: $737 to rebuild my booster so around $800 by the time you factor in postage both ways.

Next suggestion...  :toetapping:

Holy crap!

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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #11 on: February 19, 2018, 01:41:22 pm »
Quote from: BAC on February 19, 2018, 12:47:25 pm
:omg: $737 to rebuild my booster so around $800 by the time you factor in postage both ways.

Next suggestion...  :toetapping:

Try Knights old school brakes in Brisbane.
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #12 on: February 19, 2018, 02:30:22 pm »
Quote from: barnett468 on February 19, 2018, 01:19:32 pm
Holy crap!

Holy crap is right - as you no doubt are aware Barn, the same job costs around $200 in the good ol' US of A.  If international postage wasn't so damn expensive I might be tempted to do just do that...
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #13 on: February 19, 2018, 02:44:19 pm »
Quote from: BAC on February 19, 2018, 02:30:22 pm
Holy crap is right - as you no doubt are aware Barn, the same job costs around $200 in the good ol' US of A.  If international postage wasn't so damn expensive I might be tempted to do just do that...

Shipping is $92.00 from me to you.

These guys can do it here.

http://www.abspowerbrake.com/
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #14 on: February 19, 2018, 05:33:51 pm »
Pretty sure Ray at Knights charged me about $200 for the dual diaphragm XB Falcon one in my car, similar deal so long as he has the diaphragm. If you get on to Andrew who selling Merts deceased estate stuff I reckon there world be some there.

http://www.knightsoldschool.com.au/
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #15 on: February 19, 2018, 06:54:55 pm »
West Coast Cougar have rebuilt kits for the midland boosters. I buy off these guys as there shipping costs to Aus a pretty good and Im in Perth. As long as the plastic part that sits inside the rubber boot that the pedal rod goes through   is not cracked your good to go .

https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/booster-repair-kit-repro-1967-1969-mercury-cougar-/-1967-1969-ford-mustang.html?attribs=88
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #16 on: February 19, 2018, 08:12:44 pm »
Yep and they also sell reconditioned boosters but they need yours in exchange and two way post to/from the USA is a killer.

Dunno how I'd go trying to recondition one myself...   :smash:
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #17 on: February 19, 2018, 08:54:24 pm »
Quote from: BAC on February 19, 2018, 08:12:44 pm
Yep and they also sell reconditioned boosters but they need yours in exchange and two way post to/from the USA is a killer.

Dunno how I'd go trying to recondition one myself...   :smash:

Barney will give you a blow by blow! He’s good, ask Fitzy  :lmao: :lmao:
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #18 on: February 19, 2018, 09:12:54 pm »
Quote from: mcarnage59 on February 19, 2018, 08:54:24 pm
Barney will give you a blow by blow! He’s good, ask Fitzy  :lmao: :lmao:
I would probably end up with a diesel powered brake booster!  :grin:
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #19 on: February 20, 2018, 03:32:36 am »
Quote from: BAC on February 19, 2018, 09:12:54 pm
I would probably end up with a diesel powered brake booster!  :grin:

Hydroboost!  :thumb:
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Re: '68 Brake Booster
« Reply #20 on: February 20, 2018, 03:33:41 am »
Quote from: mcarnage59 on February 19, 2018, 08:54:24 pm
Barney will give you a blow by blow! He’s good, ask Fitzy  :lmao: :lmao:

He will have to find out which sanitarium he is in first.  :lmao:
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