Need Brake Booster Help

chief88 · 01-11-08, 11:24 AM

Looking for a recommendation for a source in San Antonio/Austin for rebuilding my brake booster from 87 Fj60. I've posted a few question in MUD and although haven't received a solid "yes" you need a new one/rebuild current. My symptom is that the break pedal is just plain HARD. I've followed FSM/Haynes process for testing (pump up & hold - start engine, should "squish/compress" slightly, etc. etc.) and I'm gathering that from these checks I can confirm its airtight - but nonetheless the pedal feels rock hard.

If you have an opnion on my diagnosis please let me know. But what I'dreally like to know is if anyone knows of a place that can rebuild mine. I'm leaning towards rebuilding this one vs. buying a used one to try and eliminate the unknown of how much "time" a used one would have until it craps out.

Thoughts/suggestions ??

fj40charles · 01-11-08, 01:22 PM

There was a guy selling the brake boosters on MUD classifieds. I would check there.

warpdriv · 01-19-08, 08:15 PM

I have one off a 60 i am parting out. Make offer with shipping from 78610.

01-11-08, 11:24 AM	#1
chief88 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 33	Need Brake Booster Help Looking for a recommendation for a source in San Antonio/Austin for rebuilding my brake booster from 87 Fj60. I've posted a few question in MUD and although haven't received a solid "yes" you need a new one/rebuild current. My symptom is that the break pedal is just plain HARD. I've followed FSM/Haynes process for testing (pump up & hold - start engine, should "squish/compress" slightly, etc. etc.) and I'm gathering that from these checks I can confirm its airtight - but nonetheless the pedal feels rock hard. If you have an opnion on my diagnosis please let me know. But what I'dreally like to know is if anyone knows of a place that can rebuild mine. I'm leaning towards rebuilding this one vs. buying a used one to try and eliminate the unknown of how much "time" a used one would have until it craps out. Thoughts/suggestions ?? __________________ 1999 UZJ100 - 285 BFG's, Bilsteins 1987 FJ60

01-11-08, 01:22 PM	#2
fj40charles IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,139	There was a guy selling the brake boosters on MUD classifieds. I would check there. __________________ 69 FJ40 with some minor mods... 2000 Cummins powered Dodge with some power enhancements. DO NOT SUPPORT TRAIL GEAR!!!!! bad ethics = bad business! http://www.paypalsucks.com

01-19-08, 08:15 PM	#3
warpdriv IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 692	I have one off a 60 i am parting out. Make offer with shipping from 78610. __________________ Jeff Blumenthal TLCA# 9883 KE5RST Austin, Tx 1/71 FJ40 Dulcinea 350/700R4/NP203/TLC3SP/SO/FSR/RSR/RSHR 95 FZJ80 All Stock (hers) www.lslc.org/austin

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