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badbry67
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Hey guys, has anyone had any luck finding a brake booster? Just drove my new GTS for the first time today, the pedal does not return correctly. Doing a little research, I guess the return spring is in the booster. I looked at a few dozen websites,can't locate one. They seem to be obsolete.
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torinomike650
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best thing is probably to find a trusted shop that can rebuild your existing booster. I had my brake booster and proportioning valve rebuilt and powder coated for less than $150 out here in CA. So I assume it's cheaper to get done in other states.
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badbry67
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72FordGTS
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White Post Restorations restores proportioning valves and brake boosters. I have used them before.
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badbry67
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thank you
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badbry67
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Do you know the name of the shop? I just had a quote from a guy f li r $385.00, that's insane, and that's just for the booster.
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californiajohnny
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i think it was robert fordismyboss had his done in oregon booster dewey or something like that? it's posted on here somewhere...
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JOHN
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they go by Power brake booster exchange and booster Dewey, charged me 155 plus 25 shipping.
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badbry67
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I guess I will have to call them. I actually found them online the other day. I emailed them, they didn't reply. Thank You
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badbry67
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Just got a reply back from them Holy Cow, they want $445 plus shipping both ways from Arizona. They must think I want it gold plated or something. I know the part is obsolete, but that doesn't mean they should gouge people like that. That will be my last option. Thank you though for the info.
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1973gts
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Are you talking about White Post Restorations or Booster Dewey? Just checked their website (Booster Dewey) and they show 175 for our year Fords plus shipping.
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badbry67
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The $445 was from white post restorations. I talked to Boostet Dewey, getting it done there. A five week delay though, but worth it. Thanks everyone. I just don't know how someone can charge more than double than someone else.
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californiajohnny
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seems like everyone has barrett jacksonitis these days! parts too i guess
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JOHN
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72FordGTS
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Ouch! I didn't know they'd be that much more expensive. White Post seems to specialize in a lot of Antiques and concours type restorations. so I guess they charge more - a lot more. Post some pics of your booster when you get it back.
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ilyes
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Couldn't be further from the truth. People have unrealistic expectations prices wise lately.
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The Torino Kid
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try this place, they rebuilt mine and powder coated it for less! They also do steering boxes. |
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torinomike650
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Power Brake Exchange did mine as well. Booster and proportioning valve rebuild for $150. But they're out here in CA.
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newmexguy
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With Google and the internet, cannot see how an operation could charge significantly more for the same service, and stay in business. Unless they are in some kind of vacuum bubble, surrounded by older car guys that are internet illiterate. |
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kychevyguy
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Booster Dewey is quoting $200 right now.
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californiajohnny
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sorry JT, i'm all out of boosters right now let me ask dale he just sold his ranchero so he may have an extra?
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JOHN
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