Been trying to bolt of the boosters. They bolt up to the car all right and the
lines drop where they are suppose to but now I have one brake line that will not
screw into the fitting. They don't look stripped out and the new boosters
should
be ok. Any advice?
THANKS!
MIKE R
MG4EVR@aol.com wrote:
> Mike, yes you are right there should be no fluid on the vacuum side of the
> boosters. You have internal leakage. The white smoke you see is brake fluid
> being burned in your engine. I had the same problem. Brake fluid gushed from
> my vacuum lines. I tore the boosters apart and found they were leaking by the
> piston rod inside.
> I installed a rebuild kit and discovered that the servos were worn and leaking
> by still, so I sent them to White Post Restorations where they were sleeved
> and machined and had new rebuild kits installed. They are now warrantied for
> the life of the car, (thanks Billy)
> And yes Mike you have the basics down as to how they work. It's a simple
> vacuum assist system, not unlike an electrical relay to boost electrical
> power, the boosters give you an air pressure assist in braking.
>
> Dave Stovall
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