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| [GMCnet] Sensitized Booster [message #103267] |
Sun, 17 October 2010 14:16  |
Ken Henderson
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And sensitive subject.
The wonderful thing about the internet, especially as we realize it on
GMCNet, is the broad and immediate availability of information. That
affords us unprecedented access to parts sources and prices.
It can also put us into uncomfortable positions: Most of us here agree that
we should, and want to support our dedicated GMC suppliers. In that way we
help to ensure that they'll be there when we need them. It's also an
appropriate way to show our appreciation for their contributions to our
community, such as JimK's always-generous donations to GMCMI, etc. Some of
us even have a vested interest in those vendors since they buy products from
us for resale, such as my electric wiper kits and adjustable ride height
links.
On the other hand, one of the reasons for our love of GMCNet is that it
allows us to share our findings of information, such as bargain prices, with
others -- in return for their sharing. In good conscience, we should not
with hold public knowledge to protect the narrow interests of others.
With that apology, as it might be considered, to our vendors, here's a link
you should visit if you're considering a new brake booster for your GMC:
http://www.carolinaclassictrucks.com/PB11504RV.html
(I paid $225+S&H for one within the past month.)
Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI+ & EBL
www.gmcwipersetc.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sensitized Booster [message #103406 is a reply to message #103267] |
Mon, 18 October 2010 13:59  |
rvanwin
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| Ken Henderson wrote on Sun, 17 October 2010 14:16 |
And sensitive subject.
On the other hand, one of the reasons for our love of GMCNet is that it
allows us to share our findings of information, such as bargain prices, with
others -- in return for their sharing. In good conscience, we should not
with hold public knowledge to protect the narrow interests of others.
With that apology, as it might be considered, to our vendors, here's a link
you should visit if you're considering a new brake booster for your GMC:
http://www.carolinaclassictrucks.com/PB11504RV.html
(I paid $225+S&H for one within the past month.)
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Ken,
I agree with your sentiments and have purchased a lot from our vendors but good deals are hard to pass up, and that is one of the values of the GMCnet. I talked with the folks at Carolina Truck. This booster is made in the USA to the original specs. The listing is slightly misleading as it infers they are Delco but are "Delco Style".
They have also just posted today a brass proportional valve at a good price: < http://www.carolinaclassictrucks.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CCTI&Product_Code=73-78-GMC-MotorHome-prop-valve&Category_Cod e=>
Randy & Margie
'77 Eleganza II '403'
Battlefield, MO
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sensitized Booster [message #103408 is a reply to message #103406] |
Mon, 18 October 2010 14:31 |
AStasunas
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Ken'
What am I missing? I checked Applied GMC's site and they have a sensitized brake booster for $220, $5 less that the site you referenced!
Regards,
Tony
"Vinnie"
1975 Eleganza,
Winter Springs, Fl
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sensitized Booster [message #103409 is a reply to message #103408] |
Mon, 18 October 2010 14:45 |
rvanwin
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| AStasunas wrote on Mon, 18 October 2010 14:31 |
Ken'
What am I missing? I checked Applied GMC's site and they have a sensitized brake booster for $220, $5 less that the site you referenced!
Regards,
Tony
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Not Ken, but this site has the booster for $132.88. I think Ken was making the point he paid much more from somewhere else and was just passing this good deal on to the rest of us.
Randy & Margie
'77 Eleganza II '403'
Battlefield, MO
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sensitized Booster [message #103411 is a reply to message #103408] |
Mon, 18 October 2010 14:52 |
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| AStasunas wrote on Mon, 18 October 2010 12:31 |
... What am I missing? I checked Applied GMC's site and they have a sensitized brake booster for $220, $5 less that the site you referenced!
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The price in the referenced ad is: $132.88 plus shipping and handling.
Kens remark: (I paid $225+S&H for one within the past month.) was saying he bought one somewhere else. Most likely a GMC vendor.
I am waiting for someone to report on buying and installing one from this source before committing. (You know the old saying "If it seems to be to good to be true...") This is one of the upgrades required to get the wife to be able to drive the coach.
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
(#2)`78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- (#3)`77 23' Birchaven Side Bath
More Sidekicks than GMC's and a late model Malibu called 'Boo'
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sensitized Booster [message #103416 is a reply to message #103411] |
Mon, 18 October 2010 15:38 |
Dave Motorhome
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I am doing this right now, I purchased mine threw Jim K, $220.00 but
it was my understanding that i would receive a $100 refund when i sent
my core back. ( i might have misunderstood).
My GMC is a 75. i had to cut a small access whole to get to the bolts.
the top passenger side bolt is still very difficult to access. today i
am going to purchase a flex head wrench. this should allow access to
the bolt from my air leveler controls. if that does not work i will
have to enlarge my access hole.
I should receive the booster tomorrow, hope to have it in soon after.
I will give a report as soon as i complete
David Paliotta
75 Glenbrook
Tulsa, OK
http://75glenbrook.googlepages.com/
On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 2:52 PM, Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com> wrote:
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> AStasunas wrote on Mon, 18 October 2010 12:31
>> ... What am I missing? I checked Applied GMC's site and they have a sensitized brake booster for $220, $5 less that the site you referenced!
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> The price in the referenced ad is: $132.88 plus shipping and handling.
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> Kens remark: (I paid $225+S&H for one within the past month.) was saying he bought one somewhere else. Most likely a GMC vendor.
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> I am waiting for someone to report on buying and installing one from this source before committing. (You know the old saying "If it seems to be to good to be true...") This is one of the upgrades required to get the wife to be able to drive the coach.
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> Mike Miller
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> #02 - `78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath "The User"
> #03 - `77 23' Birchaven Side Bath "The Keeper"
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sensitized Booster [message #103420 is a reply to message #103267] |
Mon, 18 October 2010 16:53 |
gmchunter
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Jim's appears to be a "sensitized" booster while the part mentioned indicates it has an "enhanced reaction disc" emphasis is mine.
Does anyone know if that is same thing as being "sensitized". Sensitive type's want to know. 
To be fair it should be pointed out to people that Jim K. has been super with people regarding guaranteeing defective or returned parts here on the list and what happens if these parts are defective? More than likely 30 days down the road it's too bad but you have to pay a second time.
Michael
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sensitized Booster [message #103459 is a reply to message #103449] |
Tue, 19 October 2010 09:50 |
Don A
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>here go for the cuts, from Arch's album
>http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?>photo=276&cat=3039
>gene
>> Any change you could get some photos
>> of those mounting bolts.
>> Any of any holes you need to cut?
What are those two "switches?" on the floor?
Don Adams Dallas, TX
'76 26' Glenbrook, '90 Sidekick
rebuilt by R Archer, powered by J Bounds, Koba
[IMG]http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6109/G2.jpg[/IMG]
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sensitized Booster [message #103530 is a reply to message #103461] |
Wed, 20 October 2010 00:35 |
Ken Burton
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You can get it done without cutting. It is not fun and probably adds 1/2 to the project. I did mine without cutting. You probably will need a wobble socket or wobble extension and a ratcheting box end.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sensitized Booster [message #103591 is a reply to message #103267] |
Wed, 20 October 2010 15:17 |
KB
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I installed one on the '75 without cutting the dash. I undid all the screws along the bottom
where it attaches to the firewall in order to pull the dash out about 1.5", and wedged
a block under there to hold it out. Might be able to do it without this step, but it gives more room
and allows you to get at it some from below. I also pulled out the air suspension face plate
and the glovebox and worked through those openings. Biggest problem I had was the new
booster has slightly larger bolts than the old one, so it was hard to get it through the original holes.
Had I known, I'd have enlarged the firewall bolt holes a little after taking the old booster off.
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> You can get it done without cutting. It is not fun and probably adds 1/2 to the project. I did mine without cutting. You probably will need a wobble socket or wobble extension and a ratcheting box end.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sensitized Booster [message #106578 is a reply to message #103267] |
Tue, 23 November 2010 16:13 |
rvanwin
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| Ken Henderson wrote on Sun, 17 October 2010 14:16 |
And sensitive subject.
On the other hand, one of the reasons for our love of GMCNet is that it
allows us to share our findings of information, such as bargain prices, with
others -- in return for their sharing. In good conscience, we should not
with hold public knowledge to protect the narrow interests of others.
With that apology, as it might be considered, to our vendors, here's a link
you should visit if you're considering a new brake booster for your GMC:
http://www.carolinaclassictrucks.com/PB11504RV.html
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I was wondering if anyone has successfully installed one of these boosters from Carolina Classic Trucks?
I am currently working with Carolina Classic Trucks and the manufacturer (MBM) to resolve a problem I'm having and they are wanting to know if any of the several who have recently purchased this booster have had the same problem. I find that the pedal push rod is about 1/2 inch shorter than the original and brings my brake pedal down too low -- almost to the floor when pressing the pedal (not enough safety margin for me).
Carolina Classic and MBM have been most responsive and want to make sure this problem is resolved so if anyone can provide feedback it will be most appreciated.
Randy & Margie
'77 Eleganza II '403'
Battlefield, MO
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sensitized Booster [message #122719 is a reply to message #106578] |
Fri, 22 April 2011 08:20 |
Rodney Hamilton
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Bump!
Anyone have success with this booster?
| rvanwin wrote on Tue, 23 November 2010 17:13 |
| Ken Henderson wrote on Sun, 17 October 2010 14:16 |
And sensitive subject.
On the other hand, one of the reasons for our love of GMCNet is that it
allows us to share our findings of information, such as bargain prices, with
others -- in return for their sharing. In good conscience, we should not
with hold public knowledge to protect the narrow interests of others.
With that apology, as it might be considered, to our vendors, here's a link
you should visit if you're considering a new brake booster for your GMC:
http://www.carolinaclassictrucks.com/PB11504RV.html
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I was wondering if anyone has successfully installed one of these boosters from Carolina Classic Trucks?
I am currently working with Carolina Classic Trucks and the manufacturer (MBM) to resolve a problem I'm having and they are wanting to know if any of the several who have recently purchased this booster have had the same problem. I find that the pedal push rod is about 1/2 inch shorter than the original and brings my brake pedal down too low -- almost to the floor when pressing the pedal (not enough safety margin for me).
Carolina Classic and MBM have been most responsive and want to make sure this problem is resolved so if anyone can provide feedback it will be most appreciated.
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Rodney Hamilton
Late 76 PB, 455
Montreal Canada
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| Re: [GMCnet] Sensitized Booster [message #122732 is a reply to message #103267] |
Fri, 22 April 2011 09:52 |
lqqkatjon
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just installed a booster from jim B last sunday. It fit perfect. was about 1/2 hour job. but i had my dash apart already.
I used craftsman rachet wrenches. and a good magnet grabber tool to get the washers and nuts started. I pulled out the bottum of the dash about an inch, and blocked it with a chunk of wood to get the drivers side lower nut. the passenger side lower nut was accessed through the level switches hole. 1/4 turn at a time with open end of wrench at crazy angle. slow but doable.
have not finished my brake work, so have not tested the performance. but It fit right.
Jon Roche
75 palm beach
EBL EFI, manny headers, Micro Level, rebuilt most of coach now.
St. Cloud, MN
http://lqqkatjon.blogspot.com/
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