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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: alvin stadel on 2020-12-06 10:07

Title: power brakes
Post by: alvin stadel on 2020-12-06 10:07
Can any one point me in the right direction to find a rebuild kit for my brake booster.  I'v been looking and can't seam to find what I want.   There has to be a rebuild kit out there somewhere.  Thanks Alvin
Title: Re: power brakes
Post by: cokefirst on 2020-12-07 22:47
Mac's part number 66-30935-1.  It says it is for the Thunderbird 58-59 but it fits the 57 Ford passenger also.  According to the Ford parts book this kit is the same for the car and Thunderbird.  Good luck
Title: Re: power brakes
Post by: alvin stadel on 2020-12-08 08:57
Thanks for the info. A good friend of mine that has a restoration shop in Billings has worked on these before, and thinks it just needs to be adjusted. There are about 3 or 4 adjustments that need to be made and he is going to make a house call and try and figure it out.  So before I order anything I am going to see if he can me going.  If not it will be time for a parts order.
Title: Re: power brakes
Post by: Ford Blue blood on 2020-12-08 09:21
I'd double check that Mac's number.  The 57 passenger car power booster is located under the dash not in the engine compartment.
Title: Re: power brakes
Post by: KULTULZ on 2020-12-08 17:52
This is a tricky one. The 57 FORD KH style was used from 57-59 on the FORD and 58-59 on the BIRD. The assembly PN is different for the FORD and BIRD (I would imagine MTG) but the repair kits are the same. The BENDIX design (DIA) was used from 59/ on either (mid year intro?).

Title: Re: power brakes
Post by: KULTULZ on 2020-12-09 01:10
I should have added, there are two kits for the KH booster, one (B7A 2307-A) is for minor repair and the other (B7A 2309-A) is for a major repair. Both are still available. Just GOOGLE the PN's.