Brake booster that doesn't suck? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

webfoot · 01-17-2019, 06:57 PM

I replaced the booster on my K20 2-3 years ago, and today right after buttoning up the install of my new redhead steering gear, I got all the warning signs; idle increases when I depress brake pedal and stays elevated; runs and revs terrible. (I just had the thing dialed in prior to this.)

So I don't think I'm going to go back to the typical parts store reman boosters, are there any NEW boosters that are also quality?

Or is someone like this my best bet? (they are just a few hours down the freeway so shipping would be fast)
http://boosterdeweyexchange.com/

68 P.O.S. · 01-18-2019, 08:38 AM

Give this a shot. I bought one from Frank a couple years ago and it works great. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=720837

**HO455** · 01-18-2019, 08:47 AM

I can vouch for Booster Dewey. I had him rebuild the booster for my Javelin and I know several people who have used him for rebuilding boosters for their GTO's all with no complaints.

**special-K** · 01-18-2019, 09:59 AM

Would a rebuilt booster from Advance be OEM or is it a crap shoot at this point? My truck has one I bought over ten years ago with less than stellar performance. I guess I could always get off my arse and go check for part number. But I imagine there are replacement non-GMs sold rebuilt as well. I'd like to send one out to Dewey.

webfoot · 01-18-2019, 12:54 PM

No advance (O'reillys, napa and autozone here) but they are all purveyors of the same cardone/centric etc boosters. These things have been off the market a long time and falling into the "unloved" category, I think.

The one I got a few years ago (which has now failed) was bare steel and heavily pitted all over; it was so ugly I used filler on it for the pits, then high build and paint. That is about 2-3 hours of extra work I'd rather not do over again. Now its really showing me the love.

I am thinking of changing over to the 81-early 90s style booster. There are still NOS available for about $100. Still uses SAE brake fittings for the master. It doesn't sound like a direct bolt on, but I'm fine with that.

01-17-2019, 06:57 PM	#1
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Brake booster that doesn't suck? I replaced the booster on my K20 2-3 years ago, and today right after buttoning up the install of my new redhead steering gear, I got all the warning signs; idle increases when I depress brake pedal and stays elevated; runs and revs terrible. (I just had the thing dialed in prior to this.) So I don't think I'm going to go back to the typical parts store reman boosters, are there any NEW boosters that are also quality? Or is someone like this my best bet? (they are just a few hours down the freeway so shipping would be fast) http://boosterdeweyexchange.com/ __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

01-18-2019, 08:38 AM	#2
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Brake booster that doesn't suck? Give this a shot. I bought one from Frank a couple years ago and it works great. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=720837 __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

01-18-2019, 08:47 AM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,284	Re: Brake booster that doesn't suck? I can vouch for Booster Dewey. I had him rebuild the booster for my Javelin and I know several people who have used him for rebuilding boosters for their GTO's all with no complaints. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

01-18-2019, 09:59 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Brake booster that doesn't suck? Would a rebuilt booster from Advance be OEM or is it a crap shoot at this point? My truck has one I bought over ten years ago with less than stellar performance. I guess I could always get off my arse and go check for part number. But I imagine there are replacement non-GMs sold rebuilt as well. I'd like to send one out to Dewey. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-18-2019, 12:54 PM	#5
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: Brake booster that doesn't suck? No advance (O'reillys, napa and autozone here) but they are all purveyors of the same cardone/centric etc boosters. These things have been off the market a long time and falling into the "unloved" category, I think. The one I got a few years ago (which has now failed) was bare steel and heavily pitted all over; it was so ugly I used filler on it for the pits, then high build and paint. That is about 2-3 hours of extra work I'd rather not do over again. Now its really showing me the love. I am thinking of changing over to the 81-early 90s style booster. There are still NOS available for about $100. Still uses SAE brake fittings for the master. It doesn't sound like a direct bolt on, but I'm fine with that. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.



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