70 Fury brake booster - does it need a rebuild?

[Zephyr]

I have a '70 Fury with a Midland Ross brake booster. Part number is 2944041 (I think). Replacements aren't cheap if you can find one. (There is a relatively inexpensive booster listed for my car, but it's very different from the Midland Ross set up and would need loads of changes.)

I got focused on the brakes when the master let go and leaked fluid. Removing that revealed a fairly corroded looking booster. Previous owner said he had no problems with the booster, although the previous owner to him thought there might be a problem. I've never had the car running, so I don't know.

So I figured boosters can't be that complicated and took it apart. I've never had one apart before, but I guess it's all about vacuum leaks? The diaphragm appears to be in one piece with no holes. Am I missing anything? Any opinions welcome!

 

[FURYGT]

Send it out to get rebuilt. There have been several threads on this recommending Dewey Brake Boosters.

 

[Zephyr]

I'm in the UK, so that's not an option......

I guess I was expecting a big spring in there, but there wasn't one. Couldn't see any witness marks telling me there was a spring. The bolt holding the clamp together was metric, which means someone has been in there before me.

 

[Rapidtrans777]

I'm in the UK, so that's not an option......

UPS can handle it.
Our daughter lived and worked in Ireland last summer. It took 2 weeks to deliver and about $80 to ship packages to her.

 

[Wollfen]

Okay, is your car a disk brake or drum setup? Can you also take better pics of the complete assy for us. Then we can suggest a few more options for you.

 

[Chrome58]

I'm in the UK, so that's not an option......

Yes it is.
I've had the booster from my '58 Plymouth overhauled by Dewey and I live in Belgium.
Would not hesitate to use him again.

 

[Zephyr]

Thanks for the replies, guys. I know I can send the booster to the US, but if I don't need to spend money on this I'd prefer not to as there's no shortage of things that definitely do need money spending on them.

Okay, is your car a disk brake or drum setup? Can you also take better pics of the complete assy for us. Then we can suggest a few more options for you.

It's got drums all round.

The foam filter material has seen better days.

That's a metric bolt holding the clamp together.

Sits on this contraption.

 

[Big_John]

IMHO.....

Consult your FSM for info on repairing the booster. You can download one at mymopar if you don't have one .

You won't be able to source parts for repair.

You have a disc brakes master cylinder .

Skimping on brake components is false economy.

I use and recommend Booster Dewey myself .

 

[Wollfen]

Repair kit.
Dodge B Body Charger, 1963-70 Midland Brake Booster Major Repair Kit | eBay

 

[Big_John]

Repair kit.
Dodge B Body Charger, 1963-70 Midland Brake Booster Major Repair Kit | eBay

Wow. Never saw that. A few dollars more and booster Dewey can rebuild it though.

 

[Wollfen]

Wow. Never saw that. A few dollars more and booster Dewey can rebuild it though.

Yup I agree.

 

[Zephyr]

Thanks for all of the replies, guys.

I think I'll reassemble it and give it a test before deciding how to proceed.

 

[system11]

Hey do you have any photos of how the pedal assembly etc all go together? My 69 doesn't seem to have ever had a booster and it's an upgrade I'm planning.