Replacement Power Brake Booster Source for '68 Dart ??

[PinkGT]

Hey FABO,

Help Please!

Well it seems the inevitable has occurred: The mechanic is convinced the Brake Booster is dead! So where do I go to get a factory correct booster to replace my dead one? I saw a comment on FABO about a shop in California that does rebuilds on them and sent an email but haven't heard back (Covid...Christmas..Closed??). I guess I'd like to order one ASAP then send mine off to be rebuilt so I have a backup available down the road. Can anyone point me to a supplier of a unit which will actually have the correct bolt holes etc??

Background: Brakes blead up to hard pedal but when you start the car on the hoist and put it in gear then apply the brakes they won't stop the rear wheels from turning? There's an audible hiss from the booster when brakes are applied (I think there's an idle drop too, but no tach so Ill have to hook a digital tach up and test it myself?) Mechanics have tried 3 ways to Sunday to test booster and are sure it's compromised.

So where in Western Canada do I get a booster that will bolt in and work?

Thanks in advance.

1968 Dart Convertible, front discs rear drums, NOS distribution valve, Flintstone brakes.

 

[PinkGT]

Hey everyone,

Is this the unit I need? Is there any other source that might have it without the big shipping cost? Is this just an internet reseller situation?

Thanks?!

 

[HemiSSDart]

Booster Dewey always rebuilt mine, I believe he sold his business but they still do them. Process - ED Strain Power Brake Booster Rebuild

 

[Professor Fate]

Is this the unit I need? Is there any other source that might have it without the big shipping cost?

Well, it is listed as being for '67-'76 A bodies, so yes.
Right stuff also carries them.
The Right Stuff | RPB8001 | Brake Boosters & Master Cylinders (getdiscbrakes.com)

 

[PinkGT]

Well, it is listed as being for '67-'76 A bodies, so yes.
Right stuff also carries them.
The Right Stuff | RPB8001 | Brake Boosters & Master Cylinders (getdiscbrakes.com)

There seems to be a lot of issues with parts listed as fitting, but then actually being a gong show and incorrect when people try and actually install them. That's why I'm checking to see if anybody has actually purchased and installed any of these, not just trusting the web listing for fitment. I've read horror stories of incorrect bolt patterns etc.

 

[lemondana]

That is not an A Body booster. Send yours off for a rebuild. Booster Dewey or Harmon Brakes.

 

[lemondana]

I believe Harmon has rebuilt ones for sale, painted or plated. check out their website.

 

[lemondana]

Make sure to get your old one back from your mechanic, or he will turn around and sell it.

 

[CFD244]

Harmon will sell you a complete rebuild kit if you feel ambitious.