Brake booster

[1960Bird]

When the weather gets nicer I am going to change my front brakes over to disc. I am thinking that perhaps I should replace the brake booster at the same time. Although, I do not want to change it if it is working OK. Is there a way to tell for sure if it is working the way it should?

Steve Ronk
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
1960 HT 390, Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake, Shorty Headers, 2-1/2" Exhaust and 3.70 Rear Gears

[Alexander]

RE: Brake booster

You can disconnect and plug the vacuum hose going to your booster. If you need to press harder on the brake, the booster is working. No need to take it for a drive. You should notice the difference while the car is in park.

Alexander
1959 Hardtop
1960 Golde Top

[Guest]

RE: Brake booster

STEVE
just wondering, is your bird a stock manual shift trans given that you have the 3.70 gears?
later
mark

[1960Bird]

RE: Brake booster

It's a Cruise O Matic I had the 3.70's installed last year.

Steve Ronk
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
1960 HT 390, Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake, Shorty Headers, 2-1/2" Exhaust and 3.70 Rear Gears