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bannerd 07-10-2011 07:23 PM

Brake failure
 
Hey all, my brake booster is leaking in the back (filled with fluid) and it's leaking from the master cylinder. I was looking for a new booster and master cylinder, I'm finding there is a 1inch and 3/4" sizes? What one should I get? This is a 91 W250 with a 4500 front end (dana 60).

just my luck [duhhh]

wannadiesel 07-11-2011 06:17 AM

Neither, it's 1 1/8".

bannerd 07-11-2011 06:57 AM

Anyone have a link or partnumber? The check valve is 3/4" and 1" is what I was talking about. It looks like what I have, I was planning to get rear disc brakes at some point so I don't know if I should go with a universal setup or stick with the stock.

bannerd 07-11-2011 09:59 AM

I think I have a 3/4" check valve, will have to look tonight.


This looks like a good deal, although I never heard of cardone before

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...___#fragment-2

:conf: Good brand?

Crossy's son 07-11-2011 06:28 PM

Cardone is garbage. Hate all their products, Used them all with horrbile results. LOL.

I usually buy Bendix or good name brand stuff off rockauto.com and just wait for it to get here.

bannerd 07-11-2011 07:03 PM

Yeah, I might go with the centric brand, they make good stuff and are a branch from stoptech.

454 no more 07-12-2011 07:16 AM

I wouldnt cheap out on parts! I installed two rebuilt masters, and got two bad ones in a row. Finally put in a new one and the brakes are as good as they've ever been.

bannerd 07-13-2011 11:38 AM

Bumping this back up, I'm having a hard time finding a brake booster. They're all A1-cardone crap.. I did find a few centric boosters but they have many different numbers. The only difference I can tell is the check valve is bigger. What does the check valve do? Would a 1inch give better performance to a 3/4"?

maybe368 07-13-2011 11:43 AM


Originally Posted by bannerd (Post 2993504)
Bumping this back up, I'm having a hard time finding a brake booster. They're all A1-cardone crap.. I did find a few centric boosters but they have many different numbers. The only difference I can tell is the check valve is bigger. What does the check valve do? Would a 1inch give better performance to a 3/4"?


i am pretty sure A1Cardone is the only one re-manufacturing the boosters and A-lock valves. I cannot find anyone else...Mark

bannerd 07-13-2011 11:48 AM


Originally Posted by maybe368 (Post 2993509)
i am pretty sure A1Cardone is the only one re-manufacturing the boosters and A-lock valves. I cannot find anyone else...Mark


If you scroll down here; There are a bunch of centric's

http://www.drivewire.com/vehicle/199...brake-booster/

I've been using Centric rotors/pads for awhile and they're really nice! Although I don't know what one to get.

maybe368 07-13-2011 11:53 AM


Originally Posted by bannerd (Post 2993512)
If you scroll down here; There are a bunch of centric's

http://www.drivewire.com/vehicle/199...brake-booster/

I've been using Centric rotors/pads for awhile and they're really nice! Although I don't know what one to get.

Cool, I don't think the size of the check valve really matters. I have had bad luck with A1Cardone so I will try one of these next time. Do they make mated units?...Mark

bannerd 07-13-2011 11:55 AM

Just got off the phone with them. This is how it works.. you pull the brake booster out and on that push rod there is a code on it. Keep in mind that if the brake booster is not stock this might not work[coffee]

Rod Code(s)

13849
14177

Centric Part# - 160.80.244

Rod Code(s)
13851
14180

Centric Part# -160.80.245


Rode Code 1"
14180

Centric Part# -160.80.250

If the rod code matches the above, then the booster you need is the part number below. Awesome! Looks like I have some work to do haha[guitar]

Also this was for a 91 W250 but apparently those codes are what was used on the assembly line. They will work with a D250 as well as long as it's 1st gen series. If the code is different, give them a call (626.961.5775)

maybe368 07-13-2011 12:10 PM

is the centric MC...looks new...Mark

bannerd 07-13-2011 12:15 PM

Sweet! I should be ready to rock once I find out what booster I have. I'll let you all know how it brakes!

maybe368 07-13-2011 12:31 PM


Originally Posted by bannerd (Post 2993526)
Sweet! I should be ready to rock once I find out what booster I have. I'll let you all know how it brakes!

Cool. I'll be right behind you...Mark


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