FWIW, after trying to rebuild my original and not having any luck, my mechanic
put an aftermarket booster on my BJ8. Works perfectly.
>
> From: "BJ8Healeys" <sbyers@ec.rr.com>
> Date: 2008/07/27 Sun AM 06:54:13 EDT
> To: <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Re: [Healeys] Brake Booster
>
> Hi, Paul -
>
> In my opinion, the hardest thing about rebuilding the booster is getting it
> in and out of the car. I think I spent a couple days on rebuilding mine.
> The dry film lube is needed for the inside of the canister. I used an
> air-dry spray product from Sandstrom:
> http://www.sandstromproducts.com/solidfilm.htm
>
> Steve Byers
> HBJ8L/36666
> BJ8 Registry
> Havelock, NC USA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net
> [mailto:healeys-bounces+sbyers=ec.rr.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of PG
> Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2008 10:15 PM
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Healeys] Brake Booster
>
> Hi all,
>
>
>
> The Brakes on my BJ8 have become rock hard and I suspect the Brake
> Booster..I"ll test it tomorrow for vacumn.
>
>
>
> In the meantime, how difficult is the rebuild and how long should I budget
> the car to be off the road for?
>
>
>
> I also seam to recall a discussion a couple of years ago regarding a dry
> lubrication that was necessary???
>
>
>
> Any tips appreciated.
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
> Paul
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