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Brake Booster Identification Help

Started by 70_440-6Cuda, January 13, 2023, 04:51:15 PM

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70_440-6Cuda

My '70 'Cuda 440-6 was originally equipped with Power front disc brakes, trying to determine if this booster is the correct one for my application?  I have what I believe to be the correct master cylinder (from a member here)

Any help is as always appreciated
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anlauto

That's not a 1970 booster :alan2cents: That's a Midland-Ross, you're looking for a Bendix
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70_440-6Cuda

Thank you sir!!  Is there a thread telling how to identify the Bendix?  Thanks again!!
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70_440-6Cuda

Is there an accurate repro of the Bendix booster. I will need everything from pedal forward, so wondering if the plates / linkage etc. are different, or if what I posted has some of what I need?  As always, learning as I go, usually spurred by parts finds I was not looking for but figure I better jump on ..
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70_440-6Cuda

I know I saw a thread last week re: purchasing a restored Bendix booster, and was going to call and see if they had any cores / if they were in stock, but I cannot find the vendor to save my life.  I know I looked at the website, and thought I bookmarked it but no luck.  So frustrating - can anyone share the link if they know what I am talking about?

Thanks
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Skdmark

Cores are hard to come by. So many boosters look alike too.

I have never dealt with Ram Man myself. However, others on the forums have had colorful results...
This video does show you what you would be looking for. Hope it helps.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PjlnvBFY3t0
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70_440-6Cuda

Thanks @Skdmark - that was what I was looking for!  Will keep everyone posted if I decide to do anything with them...
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Jocigar

@anlauto    my 70 440-6 booster looks the same as pics unless subtle difference  :dunno:   :popcorn:

anlauto

Could your have been replaced in the last 53 years ?
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Jocigar


I don't think that is likely, purchased car in 1990 and was off the road 5 years before that, stored it ever since. 

Its possible I suppose if it failed from 1970-1980s. 

Jocigar

Pics, needs resto source as well.



anlauto

Quote from: EV2RTSE on January 16, 2023, 11:08:04 AM
Have heard of the Bendix booster being used into early 71 but never the Midland Ross being used in 70


:iagree: but I guess you never say never ? :huh:
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Skdmark

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PLUM72

Many years back when I converted my drum brake Challenger to power disc, I got the attached brake booster interchange document from the junkyard.  Its interesting what could could be used.  The dot matrix printer might give the age of the document away...lol!
-Dave
'72 Challenger
'13 Challenger