| Brake Buddy type Booster Wanted [message #369352] |
Sat, 02 April 2022 11:00  |
Waldteuful
Messages: 2
Registered: March 2018
Location: Marine City, MI
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I replaced my old Toad with a "new" 1965 AMC Rambler wagon. I am looking for a brake booster for the Toad. The Rambler currently has a manual brake system with the OEM drum brakes. I will probably replace the drum brakes with a boosted after-market disc set for at least the front. I want to add the Buddy type booster system to make the GMC/Toad system legal. Terry Avery Marine City, MI, 48039 email terry+ZIP@yahoo.com
Terry Avery-'78 Palm Beach 455-member GMCGL
SE Michigan-Marine City
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| Re: Brake Buddy type Booster Wanted [message #369371 is a reply to message #369352] |
Sat, 02 April 2022 22:38  |
Carl S.
Messages: 4186
Registered: January 2009
Location: Tucson, AZ.
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Normally the term "brake Booster" refers to the power brake booster unit under the hood of a vehicle with power brakes, but I don't think that is what you are asking about (is it?}.
The Brake Buddy, and similar units, is a self contained device that sits on the floor of the towed and is connected to the brake pedal. It actuates the towed brakes when the tow vehicle stops. I have one that I found on Craig's list for $350.00 about 12 years ago. It has given me good service and I've never had any kind of a problem with it. The vacuum needs to be bled off of the booster in the towed car before using it, otherwise the towed brakes will lock up. There is no need to have the brake booster in the towed powered up in any way.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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