Author Topic: 65-66 Brake Booster  (Read 1779 times)

Offline 66RavenGTCoupe

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65-66 Brake Booster
« on: August 04, 2015, 10:58:31 PM »
I'm restoring a factory booster and was just wondering what was inside. Can I pull it apart and re-assemble without too much difficulty? Were the two halves painted separately?
Was working fine but are there parts in there that should be looked at/cleaned/replaced?

Thanks.
66 Metuchen, NJ  GT Coupe
Raven, Deluxe Black Int
6T07A1612##
BODY  COLOR   TRIM    DATE   DSO   AXLE  TRANS
    65B     A      66           02M     22          1     6
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C/O  362  (Customer Order, Rotation Number)
5    M7 (Weld Bay 5, Bucked Dec 7)
PIO (Performance Image Option - GT)

Offline jwc66k

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Re: 65-66 Brake Booster
« Reply #1 on: August 05, 2015, 01:07:17 AM »
You need to send it to a specialized brake shop. (Down under?)
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Re: 65-66 Brake Booster
« Reply #2 on: August 06, 2015, 12:38:59 PM »
The inner components are fairly simple, the diaphragm is what usually fails.

If you feel very confident in your abilities to disassemble and reassemble things, you could tackle this on your own; parts are readily available. If you have the slightest doubt though, have it rebuilt, it's not the easiest of things to do.

I had an original booster on my last Dearborn built '65 and appeared to have been painted after assembly, but don't necessarily know if this applies across the board, especially since things varied depending on when and where the car was built.

That's the best I can do on this question. You should be able to look online and find diagrams or photos that detail the inside of your booster and maybe look up any Mustang Monthly Articles online where they performed a rebuild.

Good luck...Ray
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Offline 66RavenGTCoupe

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Re: 65-66 Brake Booster
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2016, 03:53:44 AM »
Found this for if others need it
66 Metuchen, NJ  GT Coupe
Raven, Deluxe Black Int
6T07A1612##
BODY  COLOR   TRIM    DATE   DSO   AXLE  TRANS
    65B     A      66           02M     22          1     6
Buck Tag:
C/O  362  (Customer Order, Rotation Number)
5    M7 (Weld Bay 5, Bucked Dec 7)
PIO (Performance Image Option - GT)

Offline Murf

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Re: 65-66 Brake Booster
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2016, 11:38:48 AM »
I have never been able to find any parts to rebuild one.  At one time many shops would repair these but now it seems that only a few places specialize in that job, and I think it may be due to the lack to parts.  If you do take it apart and find a source of parts would you share that information with us? 
John Murphy

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Offline jwc66k

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Re: 65-66 Brake Booster
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2016, 12:50:35 PM »
Try Power Brake Exchange in San Jose, CA http://www.pwrbrake.com/ I've done business with them in the past with good results. At one time, they had a half dozen 67 type proportioning valves sitting on the shelf. No guarantees, just an additional possible source.
Jim
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Offline tobkob

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Re: 65-66 Brake Booster
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2016, 09:50:10 PM »
Sent my '69 booster here, quick turnaround and works and looks good.

www.boosterdeweyexchange.com/

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Re: 65-66 Brake Booster
« Reply #7 on: January 31, 2016, 10:32:41 PM »
Used both Power Brake exchange and Dewey. Would not expect an issue using either
Jeff Speegle

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