Parts to rebuild LH car brake booster

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Bill Putney, Aug 20, 2004.

  1. Bill Putney

    Bill Putney Guest

    I posted a few months ago about my brake booster making a high-pitched
    noise when the brake pedal is lightly pressed.

    Based on comments here (and the fact that it is not getting any worse),
    it is only a nuisance, not a real concern for brake failure. But the
    noise is annoying.

    Would I be right in saying that the source of the noise is most likely
    in the booster valving mechanism, and more specifically, is a worn
    o-ring? If that is a correct assumption, I'm thinking I could remove
    the booster, disassemble the valve (remove one snap ring?), and replace
    an o-ring or two that make up the sliding seals in the valve, and put it
    back together to eliminate the problem.

    (again assuming my assumptions so far are correct) Would standard buna-N
    be the right o-ring material for the application (would Viton™ - or some
    other material be better) - I assume it contacts metal (or plastic) and
    air only - no fluids to worry about.

    Even better, how would I go about locating a booster rebuilder (mail
    order or local) that might be willing to sell an inexpensive rebuild kit
    to me (I find no kits available in consumer aftermarket - only rebuilt
    boosters)?

    TIA!

    Bill Putney
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    address with "x")
     
    Bill Putney, Aug 20, 2004
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  2. Bill Putney

    Bill Putney Guest

    Oh - not that it should make much difference, but this is for a '99
    Concorde.

    Bill Putney
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    address with "x")
     
    Bill Putney, Aug 20, 2004
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