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MG MGB GT V8 Factory Originals Technical - Brake Booster Rebuild

Does anyone have information on where you can get a brake booster reconditioned?
Bernie
Bernie Posey

Power Brake Exchange
260 Phelan Ave
San Jose, CA
95112
(408)292-1305

They did the boosters on my MGC in 1996 (still operating perfectly), the booster for my V8, and will be soon doing a second set of MGC boosters for me.

See you in Townsend!

rick

rick ingram

Bernie...I just talked to the General Manager, Michael, of Power Brake Exchange. He is very cordial, and yes, they have been doing a LOT of MG brake boosters lastely.....rick
rick ingram

MP brakes has new ones for under $150
Bill Guzman

Bill..

Are the boosters of original style, or the aftermarket ones as I've seen on several MGC's recently?

Just curious.

rick
rick ingram

Rick it's a direct bolt on. It's an aftermarket unit that looks just like the original and it's very popular in the street rods due to the size.
Bill Guzman

Got a website address?

I do NOT like the looks of the aftermarket boosters I've seen on some cars..

Thanks....rick
rick ingram

How about these
http://www.hotrodsusa.com/store/boosterhotrod.html
Tony Bates

I purchased a kit with all the parts and materials and rebuilt it myself. It is very easy. Hardest part is separating the two halves.
Jim Miller

Jim,
You've raised something I've been meaning to ask for a while....how do you split the 2 halves? I have the remote servo. Thanks, Pete
Pete Green

Rebuilt a servo a few years ago using the Moss rebuild kit and using the instructions detailed in the MGB Workshop manual. I seem to recall fabricating a heavy metal bar to unscrew the top from the base. Persuasion has to be used to turn.
If the inside surface of the servo (where the rubber diaphragm rides) is not rusted/pitted it should be a good candidate for a rebuild.
Graham Creswick

To separate the to halves I do remember developing a fixture which allowed me to attach the booster to a vice. I think I used a piece of wood (2x4) with holes drilled to match the studs on the booster. Used a screwdriver to start working it loose and I made another fixture made out of wood again to a apply force to the top. Used wood so I wouldn’t damage the threads. When you twist it back together you will need to lube the edge of the rubber diaphragm so the housing slides and doesn’t grip the rubber. The kit had a grease packet with more then what was needed to lube all the parts. Need to use the grease supplied in the kit. Other grease could attack the rubber. I could look and see if I have any pictures.
Jim Miller

Rick the web page is http://www.mpbrakes.com/ the part # for the booster is BS1001 it may not be listed on the web, but it's listed in the hard copy catalog.
phone # 704 664 8866 When you ask for the booster they will try to steer you away, their reasoning is that it's to small for a street rod.
Bill Guzman

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