[2017] What Did You Do To/with Your Z Today?

[FunkytownZ]

I replaced the brake booster today. I discovered a little over a week ago that it had gone south on me. It's so nice to have power assisted brakes again.

Where did you get your brake booster?
Mine needs replacing


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[SteveJ]

9 hours ago, FunkytownZ said:

 

Where did you get your brake booster?
Mine needs replacing


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I happened to have a spare.  I'm going to get my old one rebuilt.

[siteunseen]

For a rebuilt auto parts one I used rockauto.com or amazon.com, can't remember which was the lower priced.  I do remember having to send a core back though.  After that it was right at $100 for the smaller 240 one.  You'll need to paint it, it's raw steel out of the box.

[FunkytownZ]

For a rebuilt auto parts one I used rockauto.com or amazon.com, can't remember which was the lower priced.  I do remember having to send a core back though.  After that it was right at $100 for the smaller 240 one.  You'll need to paint it, it's raw steel out of the box.

Thanks Site - exactly what I was looking for! I remember you had recently gotten a master cyclinder too and had sent me a pic


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[Patcon]

11 hours ago, SteveJ said:

I'm going to get my old one rebuilt.

Who are you gonna have do this?

[SteveJ]

1 minute ago, Patcon said:

Who are you gonna have do this?

I was going to call MSA to see if I get the same one back. If so, I'll go that way. If it's a random one, I'll go with RockAuto.

[JLPurcell]

I unrestored my valve cover! My valve cover was over restored. I polished it again and then blasted it with walnut shells. That gave it a nice original casting look without that over restored look. I like the results. Of course then I applied the P2 sticker to the front.

[SteveJ]

Keep the photos coming, Jerry.

[Patcon]

@SteveJ

Have you considered any of the specialty rebuilders out there?

[SteveJ]

Just now, Patcon said:

@SteveJ

Have you considered any of the specialty rebuilders out there?

No, I hadn't even thought of that.

[siteunseen]

I read my receipt from rockauto and I had written on there "total after core, $106.  Thats the small one.

[JLPurcell]

I had a brake booster rebuilt for my FJ40 rebuild. I sent it out after I had restored the casing. I am trying to remember where I sent it he only rebuilds boosters. He had the proper rebuild parts and I believe that he charged less than $150. including parts.