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Topic: Brake booster rebuilder in LA?
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 3332
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 04-17-2005 05:22 AM
   
My total inability to get Midland boosters rebuilt locally is getting old really fast 
I pop over to LA every now and again. Does anyone know a rebuilder there I could set up a working relationship with? It needs to be someone who repairs the cores I provide, not someone who trades cores + cash for rebuilt units.
Even better would be if anyone knows anyone, anywhere in the world, who sells rebuild kits for Midlands.
Thanks as always,
Simon
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gmliebau
Gearhead Posts: 332
From: Port St. Lucie, FL
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 04-17-2005 08:42 AM
I did a Google search for "Midland booster" and found this info at hemmings.comBRAKE booster rebuilds: 1964-90, $95; 1957-64, $115; Midland, $105. Call "Booster" Dewey, 503-238-8882, OR.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 3332
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 04-17-2005 08:26 PM
Thanks for the tip! I ran a search of my own, and Dewey seems to have a good reputation all round. And a website too ...
http://home.teleport.com/~umpqua
Oregon ... hmmm.
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 2746
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-18-2005 08:33 AM
I?ve heard good things about Dewy but they have to update that site. I?ve been looking for kits or parts for a while but it looks like these guys that rebuild these booster units keep a tight lip as to where they get their parts. ------------------
Ed S. 68 S-code FB GT 4spd(now C6)/3.25 PS PDB
68 J-code(now 289) Cp Sprint"B" C4/3L00-9" PDB PS AC Bla-Bla-Bla
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 3332
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 04-18-2005 09:03 AM
How about Karp's in Upland, CA?
http://www.resleeve.com/index.htm
Anyone familiar with their work? I don't understand the Midland types they specify on their site, but one of the photos is exactly like the one on early Stangs.
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SkinnyMan
Gearhead Posts: 232
From: Tupelo, MS - USA
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 04-18-2005 02:20 PM
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Originally posted by Fastback68:
Does anyone know a rebuilder there I could set up a working relationship with?
Simon
Simon, You may want to call Scooter Patrick in Montclair. His number is 909-982-2866. If Scooter doesn't do them, he will recommend a shop. BTW Scooter used to run the old CanAm series. ------------------
SkinnyMan
Tupelo, MS Thank you, Thank you very much!
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buening
Journeyman Posts: 29
From: Decatur, IL
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 04-18-2005 04:02 PM
How bout the simple local parts store? I bought my rebuilt booster and M/C from Autozone for $120 together. Sure beats waiting for someone to rebuild it and paying for shipping.------------------
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