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Brake booster repair kits available? 140-160 1970

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posted by  alschnertz on  Tue Feb 25 07:29 CST 2014
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It's been a few years since I checked and still having no luck.
Anyone know if repair kits (all the rubber bits) are available anywhere?
It is the large diameter / flat style that I'm looking for.

I find that I'm losing power assist in sub-20 degree weather and can hear a slight hiss.

Not really looking for the whole booster - just a kit for now.
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    posted by  Niel on  Mon Mar 24 00:04 CST 2014
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    http://classicvolvoparts.com/
    You need to look beyond the borders of USA. I have bought from this company a few times, always great service, and I'm in New Zealand. The web site does not list everything they sell, and the owner is not bad with English so just ask him for what you need. I see they do have some parts and kits for both ATE and Girling.








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    Brake booster repair kits available? 140-160 1970

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    posted by  B20Paul. on  Wed Mar 19 12:15 CST 2014
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    What have you got?

    ATE, probably no. 144 Girling, I get a kit for a late 60s/early 70s Falcon. You need to cut the band off and replace it with a V-band 1st, and need a big vice else you will catch some parts in the face.
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    Brake booster repair kits available? 140-160 1970

    posted by  pgregston on  Wed Mar 19 11:59 CST 2014
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    I recently went through this process and at the end of the day, building an adapter and using a recycled S70 booster and MC was the cost effective choice, by hundreds of dollars. Plenty of availability, rebuildable, and good feel and range of effect. Even looks cleaner under the hood.
    When you find the original rebuild bits, or decide to go to one of the established rebuilders, you can go that way.








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    Brake booster repair kits available? 140-160 1970

    posted by  planetman on  Tue Feb 25 10:17 CST 2014
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    AFAIK, the answer is no.

    Rebuilt and new are available.

    FYI, I have tried to buy parts from my rebuilder, but they will not sell to me.
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    Eric

    Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)

    Torrance, CA 90502








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      Brake booster repair kits available? 140-160 1970

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      posted by  alschnertz on  Tue Feb 25 11:09 CST 2014
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      Thanks Eric.
      I did see the rebuilt units, but wanted to repair it myself.

      Also thanks for the info that the rebuilder won't release any either.
      That kind of leaves hope that there is something out there.
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      "Differences of opinions should be tolerated, but not if they're too different' - Sharon Craig







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