no more Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 TRIED TO PM U ..WHERE DID YOU GET THE NIFTY BRAKE BOOSTER<< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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imported_Phil Knapp Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Hi Jeff,It would appear that the Midland and the Bendix units are very similar, both called Hydrovac.I got my Midland brake booster from BSC Parts Warehouse, 824B Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 (800) 462-0062. http://www.brakespecialty.com/brake_boosters Part number is: # HAL-C3400. The list price was $900, net $518.69 plus $21.95 for an installation kit. I think this is the same unit that is used on (at least) 1957 Thunderbirds. There are a variety of this kind of unit available. I did an internet search for “Hydro-Vac Brake Booster” and came up with several hits. Years ago I installed a Bendix Hydro-Vac booster on my 1947 Continental. I think it was from a Cadillac, but that was in 1969. I probably got it from a junkyard at that time. Look around – there’s gotta be a cheaper one available somewhere. My local friend got his booster from the same BSC people for his 1948 Continental. His is a different model: SC142C and is slightly larger, but was a bit cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Phil Knapp Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Hi Jeff,It would appear that the Midland and the Bendix units are very similar, both called Hydrovac.I got my Midland brake booster from BSC Parts Warehouse, 824B Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta, GA 30316 (800) 462-0062. http://www.brakespecialty.com/brake_boosters Part number is: # HAL-C3400. The list price was $900, net $518.69 plus $21.95 for an installation kit. I think this is the same unit that is used on (at least) 1957 Thunderbirds. There are a variety of this kind of unit available. I did an internet search for “Hydro-Vac Brake Booster” and came up with several hits. Years ago I installed a Bendix Hydro-Vac booster on my 1947 Continental. I think it was from a Cadillac, but that was in 1969. I probably got it from a junkyard at that time. Look around – there’s gotta be a cheaper one available somewhere. My local friend got his booster from the same BSC people for his 1948 Continental. His is a different model: SC142C and is slightly larger, but was a bit cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ian418 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Jeff; if you go to tbirdhq.com they have those Brake Boosters 3 Differant Ways ie: In a Complete Kit with hoses and Mounting Bracket For $480.00 , Just the Booster alone for $325.00 , Or Rebilt for $240.00 (with an Exchange .The only Added Part you Would Need is A check Valve For Yhe Vacuum Line so you Don't loose the Vacuum when You Shut the Engine Off .. I Think I Would Also add a Vacuum Tank so That You have A Reserve For When the vacuum is Low Or When the Engine is Shut Off .. Ch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ian418 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Jeff; if you go to tbirdhq.com they have those Brake Boosters 3 Differant Ways ie: In a Complete Kit with hoses and Mounting Bracket For $480.00 , Just the Booster alone for $325.00 , Or Rebilt for $240.00 (with an Exchange .The only Added Part you Would Need is A check Valve For Yhe Vacuum Line so you Don't loose the Vacuum when You Shut the Engine Off .. I Think I Would Also add a Vacuum Tank so That You have A Reserve For When the vacuum is Low Or When the Engine is Shut Off .. Ch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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