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miket · 05-26-2003, 01:31 PM

How do you ID the Brake booster to buy the right replacement part?

trukman1 · 05-26-2003, 11:13 PM

Don't know if this will help but I only know of two boosters...The first is the single diaphram type that is of a larger diameter and thinner from front to back and the second is the dual diaphram version that is thicker and, if memory serves me right, is a smaller diameter. I swapped a unit from a '72 'Burb into my '67 and it turned out to be the dual diaphram type. It also uses a short throw plunger which only protruded about a quarter inch into the master cylinder vs. a longer (1" or more) plunger for the single diaphram booster. I used a stock corvette master with the shallow piston whereas the single diaphram unit used a plunger that extended out far more by at least an inch or more. I know this still doesn't give you much to go on but it's all I know to tell you right now. Hope this helps. Trukman1

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-27-2003, 08:22 AM

Here is some information that may help you.

http://www.brakeboosters.com/booster.htm

In the picture, the top left is a Bendix and the bottom right is a
Delco booster. Out of the 9 trucks that we have with power brakes, (8) are Bendix and (1) is Delco.

Jim

No3Fan4Ever · 05-27-2003, 09:22 AM

Which one is the most likely to be on a 3/4 ton truck?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-27-2003, 10:15 AM

I don't remember which one might be for a 3/4 ton truck. They were usually the double diaphragm type. I have one that I can look at later today and post a pic if no one else does in the meantime.

Jim

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-27-2003, 08:20 PM

Here is a pic of a 3/4 ton Delco brake booster, front view.

Jim

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-27-2003, 08:25 PM

Here is a pic of the 3/4 ton booster side view. As can be noted it is thicker than a single diaphragm booster as it has two diaphragms in it. (The double diaphragm is approx. 6" thick and the single is approx 4" thick).

Jim

krue · 05-27-2003, 10:14 PM

I didn't recognize it without any rust!:p

Longhorn Man · 05-27-2003, 11:43 PM

I sold my repair manual, so i can't referance it nor name the manufacturers, but I believe there were actually 2 brands of daul diafram boosters that were quite differant

JimKshortstep4x4 · 05-28-2003, 08:34 AM

Andy,

I think that you are right on this. I took a dual diaphragm off of a 69 3/4 ton that was smaller in diameter and we used it on my son-in-laws 56 Chevrolet. The problem is there are no names or numbers on the diaphragms.

Jim

05-26-2003, 01:31 PM	#1
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05-26-2003, 11:13 PM	#2
trukman1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Beavercreek, Ohio 45431 Posts: 737	Brake Booster Don't know if this will help but I only know of two boosters...The first is the single diaphram type that is of a larger diameter and thinner from front to back and the second is the dual diaphram version that is thicker and, if memory serves me right, is a smaller diameter. I swapped a unit from a '72 'Burb into my '67 and it turned out to be the dual diaphram type. It also uses a short throw plunger which only protruded about a quarter inch into the master cylinder vs. a longer (1" or more) plunger for the single diaphram booster. I used a stock corvette master with the shallow piston whereas the single diaphram unit used a plunger that extended out far more by at least an inch or more. I know this still doesn't give you much to go on but it's all I know to tell you right now. Hope this helps. Trukman1

05-27-2003, 09:22 AM	#4
No3Fan4Ever Running on empty Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,033	Which one is the most likely to be on a 3/4 ton truck? __________________ _____________________________________________ Tim We have two rules here at the Rock. Rule #1: No writing on the walls. Rule#2: Obey all rules 70 GMC Sierra Grande "Custom Camper" Longhorn 402 Big Block TH400 PS PB factory AC Posi; 94 Bronco XLT 302, auto;worn out daily driver

05-27-2003, 08:20 PM	#6
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Here is a pic of a 3/4 ton Delco brake booster, front view. Jim Attached Images

05-27-2003, 08:25 PM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Here is a pic of the 3/4 ton booster side view. As can be noted it is thicker than a single diaphragm booster as it has two diaphragms in it. (The double diaphragm is approx. 6" thick and the single is approx 4" thick). Jim Attached Images

05-27-2003, 08:22 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Here is some information that may help you. http://www.brakeboosters.com/booster.htm In the picture, the top left is a Bendix and the bottom right is a Delco booster. Out of the 9 trucks that we have with power brakes, (8) are Bendix and (1) is Delco. Jim

05-27-2003, 10:15 AM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I don't remember which one might be for a 3/4 ton truck. They were usually the double diaphragm type. I have one that I can look at later today and post a pic if no one else does in the meantime. Jim

05-27-2003, 10:14 PM	#8
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05-27-2003, 11:43 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I sold my repair manual, so i can't referance it nor name the manufacturers, but I believe there were actually 2 brands of daul diafram boosters that were quite differant

05-28-2003, 08:34 AM	#10
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Andy, I think that you are right on this. I took a dual diaphragm off of a 69 3/4 ton that was smaller in diameter and we used it on my son-in-laws 56 Chevrolet. The problem is there are no names or numbers on the diaphragms. Jim



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