1st Gen. Ram - All Topics Discussion for all Dodge Rams prior to 1994. This includes engine, drivetrain and non-drivetrain discussions. Anything prior to 1994 should go in here.

Brake failure

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 10, 2011 | 07:23 PM
  #1  
bannerd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,635
Likes: 59
From: New York
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
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:17 AM
  #2  
wannadiesel's Avatar
Adminstrator-ess
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 22,594
Likes: 19
From: New Holland, PA
Neither, it's 1 1/8".
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:57 AM
  #3  
bannerd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,635
Likes: 59
From: New York
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.
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 09:59 AM
  #4  
bannerd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,635
Likes: 59
From: New York
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

Good brand?
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 06:28 PM
  #5  
Crossy's son's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 7,547
Likes: 2
From: Quinton, New Jersey (middle of nowhere)
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.
Reply
Old Jul 11, 2011 | 07:03 PM
  #6  
bannerd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,635
Likes: 59
From: New York
Yeah, I might go with the centric brand, they make good stuff and are a branch from stoptech.
Reply
Old Jul 12, 2011 | 07:16 AM
  #7  
454 no more's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 112
Likes: 0
From: Ottawa Ontario canada
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.
Reply
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 11:38 AM
  #8  
bannerd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,635
Likes: 59
From: New York
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"?
Reply
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 11:43 AM
  #9  
maybe368's Avatar
Administrator
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 5,311
Likes: 565
From: Phoenix AZ
Originally Posted by bannerd
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
Reply
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 11:48 AM
  #10  
bannerd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,635
Likes: 59
From: New York
Originally Posted by maybe368
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.
Reply
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 11:53 AM
  #11  
maybe368's Avatar
Administrator
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 5,311
Likes: 565
From: Phoenix AZ
Originally Posted by bannerd
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
Reply
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 11:55 AM
  #12  
bannerd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,635
Likes: 59
From: New York
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

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

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)
Reply
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 12:10 PM
  #13  
maybe368's Avatar
Administrator
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 5,311
Likes: 565
From: Phoenix AZ
Here Here
is the centric MC...looks new...Mark
Reply
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 12:15 PM
  #14  
bannerd's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,635
Likes: 59
From: New York
Sweet! I should be ready to rock once I find out what booster I have. I'll let you all know how it brakes!
Reply
Old Jul 13, 2011 | 12:31 PM
  #15  
maybe368's Avatar
Administrator
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 5,311
Likes: 565
From: Phoenix AZ
Originally Posted by bannerd
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
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
IPDiesel
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
5
Jul 29, 2015 09:57 PM
dodgetrucker75
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
4
Mar 17, 2011 09:15 PM
wild4stangs
3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
3
Jul 13, 2006 08:59 PM
piperca
HELP!
29
Apr 9, 2005 08:35 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:02 PM.