MIDLAND BRAKE BOOSTER REBUILD ?

[MOPOWER871]

Two years ago I did a front disc brake conversion on my 67 GTX a dual diaphragm was recommended my Cass from Dr. Diff but since I had the original single Diaphragm unit.he said change the master, distribution block, and rear wheel cylinders with ones with smaller bores and you should be OK. He was correct car stopped on a dime and has been great until now.
I noticed my power brakes are not working, its like I have manual brakes on steroids.suspect my original Midland style single diaphragm booster has seen better days.
My question is has anyone rebuilt this unit themselves ? Are there special tools needed?
It has a rim style clamp to hold the two half"s together, was wondering if I could rebuild it myself instead of shipping it off.or have to give it up as a core.
don't want to convert to a different style booster, the dam things almost reaches the battery and sit up higher. thanks in advance, Jim

 

[Demonic]

I looked into it years ago before I swapped to the Bendix Dual Diaphragm unit. The hard part is finding the parts. If you discover anything, post back.

IIRC, the travel is different, you might be better off with a dual diaphragm booster. The height seems higher, but actually is the same. Chrysler used single for drums and dual diaphragm for disc for a reason.

 

[Car Nut]

I think Booster Dewey is selling kits now.

 

[Car Nut]

Here’s a guy selling a kit on eBay.

https://m.ebay.com/itm/Dodge-B-Body...951685?hash=item27ef25ba45:g:TEMAAOSwmfhX6t0Z

 

[JimKueneman]

I got a restored one from the Ram Man in Ft Worth. Around $300 after I sent him back my core if I recall correctly

 

[MOPOWER871]

Ya, just met the Ram man at Carlile, nice guy. He told me $245 to rebuild my unit Replate the booster turn around time 2,3 weeks.

 

[Demonic]

Hmm. With the environmental folks raising the price of plating, that's not bad.