Posted by John Vardanian
Hi Tom,
Is rebuilding the brake booster something that can be tackled by the first time doer with a rebuilt kit, or is it something that should be farmed out?
My brakes work fine except I seem to be constantly wiping this fine layer of brake fluid spray from around the booster.
Do you recommend anyone for rebuilding?
john
Brake booster
Re: Brake booster
Posted by zac
It all depends on how the brake booster is assembled the earlier ones that are bolted together are a no brainer just make sure the inside of the housing is very smooth and clean and use a good heavy grease to make a long lasting air tight seal. the later ones however are a little more complicated because the two halves are crimped together and I have yet to tackle one myself.
Zac
It all depends on how the brake booster is assembled the earlier ones that are bolted together are a no brainer just make sure the inside of the housing is very smooth and clean and use a good heavy grease to make a long lasting air tight seal. the later ones however are a little more complicated because the two halves are crimped together and I have yet to tackle one myself.
Zac
Re: Brake booster
Posted by Tom
Hi John,
I sent my booster out to be rebuilt. I can get the name and address the next time I see Francois.
Tom
Hi John,
I sent my booster out to be rebuilt. I can get the name and address the next time I see Francois.
Tom
Re: Brake booster
Posted by Deane
John,
There's a place in San Jose (in the Yellow Pages) that claimed to be familiar with rebuilding Bonaldi boosters when I called. I haven't used them, though.
They seemed to have the right knowledge about opening the booster (twist), the exterior plating, and the availabililty of rebuild parts and how to fine-tune the boost. I wrote down their phone # but don't have it right now. Let me know if you want the info, I'll look it up.
John,
There's a place in San Jose (in the Yellow Pages) that claimed to be familiar with rebuilding Bonaldi boosters when I called. I haven't used them, though.
They seemed to have the right knowledge about opening the booster (twist), the exterior plating, and the availabililty of rebuild parts and how to fine-tune the boost. I wrote down their phone # but don't have it right now. Let me know if you want the info, I'll look it up.
Re: Brake booster
Posted by mike Dunn
The outfit in San Jose is called Power Brake Exchange, 408/292-1305, ask for Michael, use my name. They had the parts for all fo the Ferraris I have restored and they are currently helping me set up a booster on my all original (almost) 1938 Ford.
The outfit in San Jose is called Power Brake Exchange, 408/292-1305, ask for Michael, use my name. They had the parts for all fo the Ferraris I have restored and they are currently helping me set up a booster on my all original (almost) 1938 Ford.
Re: Brake booster
Posted by Neil Albaugh
Actually, the vacuum servo (booster) on a 250GTE is similar to the Bendix Hydravac brake booster that was used on late- '50s Studebakers, among others (!). They were manufactured under license from Bendix and except for the brake piston diameter, the two are virtually identical. A Hydravac repair kit has everything you need except for the brake piston seals.
Regards, Neil
Actually, the vacuum servo (booster) on a 250GTE is similar to the Bendix Hydravac brake booster that was used on late- '50s Studebakers, among others (!). They were manufactured under license from Bendix and except for the brake piston diameter, the two are virtually identical. A Hydravac repair kit has everything you need except for the brake piston seals.
Regards, Neil