Redliner223

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This is my first post on this forum, but I have been lurking for a while so if this is misplaced I'm sorry. For a couple months now my brake booster has been out and I need to find a replacement or a rebuild kit. I have Googled for a 79 brake booster and several sites come up, but there rebuilt boosters and i don't want to take a shot in the dark without being sure that it will fit, I have made those mistakes before and it has cost me. If any of you can help me put this car back on the road it I will greatly appreciate it..... also where can I find a clutch slave cylinder rebuild kit too. Thank you

DarkDrakeX

IDK much about the brake booster.. according to rockauto the brake booster they have listed for a 79 only fits in a 79 but idk about interchangeability. About slave cylinders just go to autozone and buy one there like 25$ for one with a lifetime warranty.. Get a new hose that goes to it as well or order the stainless steel braided one.

twinkletoes

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http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

Rockauto is a good replacement parts store for many many cars.

Also, post up a WTB ad in the 1st generation parts section if you don't want that^

Just go to autozone or similar parts store for new slave cylinder. Most have lifetime warranty and are 25 bucks or so..

7aull

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Just FYI the 1980 is a fit too, and slightly bigger so the boost (ie easier braking) is better too. I personally have NEVER heard of these failing so I would imagine one out of any decent wreck for $25 should do the job. For all the work involved it would be a good time to replace the Brake Master Cyl at the same time unless you KNOW its been done in the past 5-ish yrs. Since you'll be re-bleeding all three (yes, three) brakes on the install, I would also recommend a set of SPEEDBLEEDERS too as this makes one-man bleeding a breeze. FYI the REAR bleeder is diff from the Front brakes, so be sure the Speedbleeder guys are up to speed on this!!

Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska

BrandonsFB

Found this one for $100 brand new rebuilt http://www.blackdragonauto.com/icata....aspx?page=124

rotarydude

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Stu if the Brake master rear seal fails and gets brake fluid in the booster they will fail i have seen it a few times esp in hot weather cars

7aull

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Dave
Mine has survived TWO rear-failed Br. Masters! But we don't have anything I would call hot weather here...



Stu Aull
80GS
Alaska

mazdaverx713b

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man, i think i have one in my shed...

Redliner223

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rotarydude, is there a place where I can buy the rear seal? aws140 luckily no longer needs his brake booster so I might buy it from him, but still if I can rebuild this thing I can have a short summer project. Thank you guys for the help.

rotarydude

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you can probably get a new master much cheaper and easier than rebuilding yours look at rock auto for the new master.

alot of people like black dragon but they are a re-seller of other peoples parts and you can find them cheaper.

dream36realms

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we got room to upgrade to the 929?

dbragg

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I don't think so. I just swapped in a FB booster. It is only slightly bigger and still requires a good bit of "massaging" to get in. I initially planned on using a TII booster, but to put one in a SA requires relocating the clutch master. That's something I may do later, but not at this time.

Zero5360

O'Reilly has them. Usually can be ordered from the local DC overnight for no charge.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...=brake+booster