AMB Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Hi I am looking to have my brake booster rebuilt. Any recommendations. 1965 Riviera Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 If you’ll search this forum, you’ll see that most folks refer to Booster Dewey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbinator Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 11 hours ago, AMB said: Hi I am looking to have my brake booster rebuilt. Any recommendations. 1965 Riviera Thank you. Used Dewey…. Ok, but booster failed in 3 years after rebuild. Others in the know use this guy: https://harmonclassicbrakes.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gungeey Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 parts123.com Rebuild kits. Not hard to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Bob, Of all the guys who have had Dewey rebuild their boosters, yours is the only one I've heard of that has failed. That dates back to when I first joined the ROA in 1985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gungeey Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Just now, RivNut said: Bob, Of all the guys who have had Dewey rebuild their boosters, yours is the only one I've heard of that has failed. That dates back to when I first joined the ROA in 1985 Count me as #2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, gungeey said: Count me as #2 Number 2. As in you’ve never heard of a failure or you had one fail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 I'll 2nd.Harmon Classic Brakes. Usually less costly & fast turnaround. Dewey has lost some of it's quality since the business has turned. Just my thoughts. Tom T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gungeey Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 9 minutes ago, RivNut said: Number 2. As in you’ve never heard of a failure or you had one fail? Had to send him one back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 2 hours ago, RivNut said: Bob, Of all the guys who have had Dewey rebuild their boosters, yours is the only one I've heard of that has failed. That dates back to when I first joined the ROA in 1985 I have had members relate failures to me Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasander Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Mine also failed from Dewy after 3 years. Sent it back(my expence) and he repaired even thou it was out of his warranty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XframeFX Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) On 9/17/2022 at 7:52 PM, AMB said: I am looking to have my brake booster rebuilt. Any recommendations. I just had mine done (1963 Bendix). I will not send you to them. Paid Big $$$ in the end and it was painted Black. Said I should've requested plating up front for an extra $250 CAD! Afterwards, I was amazed how many places can do the job. I sent mine away only to discover 2 places with good reputations minutes from home. Be sure to ask whether the rebuild includes dichromate plating or not. I'm still looking for an external check valve for my '63. Edited September 21, 2022 by XframeFX (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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