> Kevin,
>
> Unless you are lucky you will not be able to find the part since they have
> no cores to rebuild to stock. You will have to use the return rebuild
> program through Cardone. I was able to use the plan through RockAuto
> (www.rockauto.com) $111.80 with tax. I placed the order they sent me a
> shipping label. I pack up the booster and master and sent it off to be
> rebuilt. It took about two weeks to get it back. You may be able to use
> a local auto parts shop, but make sure they are a member of the Cardone
> Return/Rebuild program. If they are not they will just try to have it
> repaired. I lost a week with another local shop that indicated they were
> part of the program and they were not.
>
> I had placed orders through AutoZone, Napa, Advance Auto Parts that were
> all cancelled since they had no stock.
>
> If you are planning on replacing the booster just for issues with braking.
> You may want to check the adjustable push rod that goes into the master.
> After mine was rebuilt my braking was not any better. I had found the
> push rod was not adjusted to specifications. I adjusted the push rod and
> I have had good braking ever since. Cosmetically my brake booster looked
> pretty rough so having mine rebuilt was not a bad thing. I believe the
> adjustable push rod screws back down over time causing braking issues in
> the Bricklin. After getting the the correct adjustment I used some loctite
> to prevent this from happening. The AMC technical reference manual
> indicates the rod length to be 1.185 to 1.2 inches outside of the booster.
>
> I am working on an article for John Blair related to this. I have a draft
> and a few photos I can send directly, but I cannot send to the group
> address.
>
> Greg 0036
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