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Aarons72s · 09-13-2007, 01:09 AM

I am getting ready to clean up my brake booster for the orange and white and I noticed the push rod coming out the front was crooked. I was able to pullit and the gasket out the front with little effort. My question is should it have done that? Which I think the answer is no. And if so should I glue the gasket back in place where it belongs. Also what would be a good grease to use to lube the rod. As it has some grease on it from the factory but looks pretty dried out. Thinking of using some disk brake caliper pin grease. Thanks.

**WorkinLonghorn** · 09-13-2007, 01:24 AM

I can't answer your question,but that thing looks like it's pretty old and rusty. I bought a new one for my '69 the first week I had it. I'm somewhat bothered by little things,like brakes going out on me.I would replace it.

Aarons72s · 09-13-2007, 01:32 AM

It has been replaced once and was working fine when I tore the truck apart. I will spend the $100 on a rebuilt one if I have to but if it can be fixed cheap I will. Plus if it fails I just wont have power brakes but I will still be able to stop.

Aarons72s · 09-13-2007, 05:22 PM

ttt

krue · 09-13-2007, 05:39 PM

I've done it to mine several times with no problems. You don't have to glue the gasket, it's more a dust cover than anything else.

Aarons72s · 09-13-2007, 08:14 PM

Thanks krue.

BCOWANWHEELS · 09-13-2007, 08:20 PM

time for a new booster now.........

09-13-2007, 01:09 AM	#1
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	brake booster question I am getting ready to clean up my brake booster for the orange and white and I noticed the push rod coming out the front was crooked. I was able to pullit and the gasket out the front with little effort. My question is should it have done that? Which I think the answer is no. And if so should I glue the gasket back in place where it belongs. Also what would be a good grease to use to lube the rod. As it has some grease on it from the factory but looks pretty dried out. Thinking of using some disk brake caliper pin grease. Thanks. Last edited by Aarons72s; 12-02-2008 at 11:07 PM.

09-13-2007, 01:24 AM	#2
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,861	Re: brake booster question I can't answer your question,but that thing looks like it's pretty old and rusty. I bought a new one for my '69 the first week I had it. I'm somewhat bothered by little things,like brakes going out on me.I would replace it. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme. Best $300 I ever spent.

09-13-2007, 01:32 AM	#3
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: brake booster question It has been replaced once and was working fine when I tore the truck apart. I will spend the $100 on a rebuilt one if I have to but if it can be fixed cheap I will. Plus if it fails I just wont have power brakes but I will still be able to stop.

09-13-2007, 05:22 PM	#4
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: brake booster question ttt

09-13-2007, 05:39 PM	#5
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: brake booster question I've done it to mine several times with no problems. You don't have to glue the gasket, it's more a dust cover than anything else. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-13-2007, 08:14 PM	#6
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: brake booster question Thanks krue.

09-13-2007, 08:20 PM	#7
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: brake booster question time for a new booster now......... __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16



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