Date:         Thu, 18 Sep 2014 20:06:04 -0700
Reply-To:     mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mark drillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Brake Booster - 1991 Carat
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Yes, there is a BMW booster that can be used if you rework the linkage
rod carefully. I have one in one of my 87 vans. The BMW unit is larger
and gives more boost. I pulled another one today from an auto recycling
yard. It was $30 out the door.


Mark


Chris S. wrote:
> John, I have a spare booster .  Also a BMW unit can be fitted, which may be easier to locate. I'm in Atlanta.
>
> Chris.
>
> Wysłane z iPhone'a
>
> Dnia Sep 18, 2014 o godz. 19:52 John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):
>
>> My brake booster is dead - or so says the mechanic. A boosteris near $450
>> and List Vendors only sell new ones.
>>
>> I'm not convinced its leaking but don't knw enough about them to know. I do
>> know its a big job to change one out.
>>
>> Is there any thing that should be checked before undertaking this? I really
>> hate this.
>>
>> Mechanic says it has a vacuum leak.
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> John
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