New UK member , trying to source a brake booster for my 66 440 new yorker

[longsocks 66 newyorker UK]

Hi
I cm currently living in the UK and have an issue with my 66 Chrysler new yorker .
It's been sitting a while and I got it all running fine and did the last thing ,check brakes .
While engine is of and not running brake pedal is firm ,once started depresses to the floor with no brakes under foot. I removed the master cylinder cleaned it checked piston travel ,refitted and topped back off with fluid , had pedal depressed to check piston moved and pushed fluid to reservoir all good . And also fluid from front of it .
I've tried looking for a replacement and as you can imagine not available here in the UK at all from parts suppliers .Rock auto shows out of stock , would your usual o reilys , auto zone carry a replacement if I could get one collected and sent here .?
Many thanks in advance

 

[halifaxhops]

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[traintech55]

Do you have drum or disc brakes in front? The boosters are different. Give Booster Dewey a call, (503) 238 - 8882, he is highly recommended, and you can see how long it would take for him to turn yours around.

 

[longsocks 66 newyorker UK]

Do you have drum or disc brakes in front? The boosters are different. Give Booster Dewey a call, (503) 238 - 8882, he is highly recommended, and you can see how long it would take for him to turn yours around.

Hi . I've drums up front .. thanks fir the heads up .I'll get in touch

 

[Dan Scully]

Another good source.

Home - KARPS POWER BRAKE SERVICE & CYLINDER SLEEVING

 

[MoPar~Man]

Does engine run rough? I'd think you'd have a vacuum leak if the booster was bad. A hard pedal with the engine off, but goes down, even way down when the engine is running, to me that's a working booster but brake shoes need adjusting. Maybe also air in the lines. If engine idles ok at 600 rpm and vacuum is what, 20, 25 inches I'd say take the drums off and adjust the shoes.

 

[Big_John]

While engine is of and not running brake pedal is firm ,once started depresses to the floor with no brakes under foot. I removed the master cylinder cleaned it checked piston travel ,refitted and topped back off with fluid , had pedal depressed to check piston moved and pushed fluid to reservoir all good .

That's not a booster issue.

With the engine off, is the pedal rock hard? I mean the pedal hardly moves at all.

If you pump the brakes, does the pedal come up? If it's up, does it slowly sink to the floor?

IMHO, it sounds like you have air in the line, a leak (you have lost fluid) or a bad master cylinder. You've also had the master cylinder off... Did you bleed everything after you put it back on?

 

[longsocks 66 newyorker UK]

Another good source.

Home - KARPS POWER BRAKE SERVICE & CYLINDER SLEEVING

Thanks . I've got a buddy going to CA in a few weeks I'll see what the turnaround time is .

 

[detmatt]

Thanks . I've got a buddy going to CA in a few weeks I'll see what the turnaround time is .

Did you read the last 2 posts???

 

[longsocks 66 newyorker UK]

Did you read the last 2 posts???

Hi .
Yes I've just read them thanks . I did remove the master cylinder ,cleaned renewed fluid and proved it works from front port . I'm in the process of bleeding the brakes currently, but not have a helping hand at present to do the pedal work.

 

[longsocks 66 newyorker UK]

Hi again
Further investigation today and found the vacuum hose looked OK in its position but on removal I found several cracks allowing air in ,I have a new 11/32 hose arriving tomorrow will let you know my findings on replacement.

 

[longsocks 66 newyorker UK]

Hi
Replaced the damaged hose , also fitted a new master cylinder, along with wheel cylinders and brake shoes whilst there . ,problem solved .
Now onto the rears