Brake booster that doesn't suck?

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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.