Brake Booster/problems with 64 Wildcat

64 cat... I'm haveing brake problems and I think i've got it traced to the booster. Power drums all 4 corners. The brake pedal has very little travel then gets hard. (when running)

Next... where can I get a booster? I have found one, 180 bucks, and Carquest only goes back to 1967. Next... does a 1967 buick wildcat use the same booster as a 64?

Thanks guys

 

1967 was a year of the 11 inch booster, our cars use a 9 inch booster.

I purchased a booster from Advance Auto. I know both Advance and AutoZone carry a booster, but you may not have them in your area.

This is never a part either store has in stock, it always has to be special ordered in. I've gotten quite patient dealing with these old cars.

If you have a hard pedal and know you don't have a line/hose problem, and you have plenty of fluid without trash in it, then I would say it is your booster. If you have a Mighty-Vac or other similar hand-held vacuum pump with gauge, you can check to see if the booster will hold vacuum. Also check the check valve where the vacuum hose enters the booster. It will pull right out. Make sure it doesn't just jiggle around, but the BB can be pushed in and then spring back out.

 

Here is a thread with comparison pictures of the 64 and 67 boosters:
http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?t=70891

 

Thanks Joe

I have found these cars are hard to impossible to find parts for.. lol

Napa is supposed to be calling me back sometime this afternoon. Everyone else has 67 and up.

BTW... Do you have any parts laying aroudn for our cars? I need bumpers, window frames, and a glovebox/door. I have shelves full of stuff if theres anyting you need.

Thanks!

 

and no booster for me....
I found a somewhat local place to rebuild it for me, so it will take a few days, but is being done right. Hope this fixes my problem!

Thanks again

 

Carky,

I have a whole Wildcat parts car sitting in my yard, but most of the parts on it are called for. I need a window frame as well. :ball:

I have a lot of red interior trim I could part with, but they are all four door hardtop specific.

 

Carky,

How did the repair go? Are you all fixed? :beer

 

not quite yet, gotta call back the rebuilders that i sent the booster to tommorow (long weekend)

I'll let ya know!