Who has rebuilt a Bendix booster?

[ChargerST]

I have two Bendix boosters in need of a rebuild and I'm trying to figure out what to do. Since I'm located in Europe it would be quite expensive to have the boosters shipped to the US, having them rebuilt, and sending them back (customs on top).
So I was thinking about rebuilding them myself. The parts are available through Classic Industries and I have the service manual for the Bendix booster but I would like to talk to someone first who has done this already. What are the caveats?
Thanks

 

[yella71]

If you can get the rebuild parts and have a shop manual its not a big deal to do just follow the procedure in the manual. take your time and watch where all the parts go as you disassemble it. to reassemble reverse the procedure.

 

[twecomm]

Easy to rebuild these boosters. Parts available here : https://harmonclassicbrakes.com

 

[SureGrip]

Easy to rebuild these boosters. Parts available here : https://harmonclassicbrakes.com

Unfortunately, it looks like they only have a kit for the Midland Ross units.

 

[Danny Boy]

I've been looking for Bendix rebuild kits also with no success.
Appears that specialty rebuilding have access to them.
May build or have these kits a made for them

 

[Commando66]

Try here for parts or restoration. http://boosterdeweyexchange.com/

 

[WhiteOnGreen]

Bendix dual diagphram rebuild kit from Harmon
https://www.parts123.com/parts123/y...~S5Z40ST56W88181817730b~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50001029z
I rebuild two units and is easy , put especial attention to the valve poppet and very clean work bench

 

[SureGrip]

Try here for parts or restoration. http://boosterdeweyexchange.com/

Wow, that's a damn good price on a rebuild. Only a little more than an aftermarket/reman.

 

[bandit67]

Booste Dewey did my last one as there were no available rebuild units anywhere to had at the time. But, if I thought I had all the right rebuild parts , I would attempt a rebuild myself......

 

[ChargerST]

As I said Classic Industries has the kit as well for $180 (currently 10% off, so only $162) but if Dewey only charges $185 according to their webpage I would send the booster to them - if I was in the states which I'm not..

https://www.classicindustries.com/product/mp500815.html

 

[ChargerST]

Bendix dual diagphram rebuild kit from Harmon
https://www.parts123.com/parts123/y...~S5Z40ST56W88181817730b~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50001029z
I rebuild two units and is easy , put especial attention to the valve poppet and very clean work bench

I tried to get one apart several years ago (didn't have the manual back then) but it was a very rusty unit and I never got the bakelite plate (the one between the diaphragms) out of the rear housing for some reason?

 

[ChargerST]

Easy to rebuild these boosters. Parts available here : https://harmonclassicbrakes.com

Did you take any pictures when you rebuilt it?

 

[WhiteOnGreen]

As I said Classic Industries has the kit as well for $180 (currently 10% off, so only $162) but if Dewey only charges $185 according to their webpage I would send the booster to them - if I was in the states which I'm not..

https://www.classicindustries.com/product/mp500815.html

The Classic Industries problem is the ridiculous feeds about international shipping, almos 15$ and insurance fees

 

[WhiteOnGreen]

I tried to get one apart several years ago (didn't have the manual back then) but it was a very rusty unit and I never got the bakelite plate (the one between the diaphragms) out of the rear housing for some reason?

No bakelite between the diaphrams, is a metal tube attached whit 4 bolts to the bakelite.
Sorry any pics but one escheme

 

[ChargerST]

No bakelite between the diaphrams, is a metal tube atached whit 4 bolts to the bakelite.
Sorry any pics but one escheme

View attachment 1065306

I was talking about part E in the schematic.

 

[WhiteOnGreen]

Ok, part E is the bakelite but only retains the rear diaphram