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Brake booster for a EK
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 9:21 am
by EK Dreamer
hey everyone,
Just a quick question. Would anyone know how much brake boosters are worth these days or would know of someone who has one to sell.I need one for my EK. ive seen a few on ebay but dont know if they are over priced.
Any help would be good.
Bev
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:25 am
by Trev
Hi Bev, the old saying is you get what you pay for, I bought my VH44 for $100 with HQ master cylinder and proportioning valve all in very good nic, could have got one cheaper but I didn't know what the condition was like.
Trev

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Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2007 5:40 pm
by (AUST)Mod
my vh44 makes my hr discs deadly! seriously better than my mums 2002 magna

Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 12:33 am
by smooth
Just so you know the VH24 is the correct booster for a FB-EK with original drum brakes (not a VH44) Though the VH44 is usable.
The VH24 is made from aluminum and the VH44 steel in the main body.
Regards, Smooth

Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 7:48 am
by Trev
I must say to Bev that I'm running a red 6 not an original grey!
Trev

Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 8:28 am
by EK Dreamer
hey guys
its ok:) shaun looked for boosters from hydroboost in melbourne.
www.hydrobooost.com.au.
We are are gonna get the vh24 but we havent a tradein but will see how we go. If we cant just buy outright then we will prob get the VH44.
thanks for all ya help! man it s good to have mates around:)
Bev
Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2007 4:01 pm
by smooth
One two many "o" in boost there Bev.
www.hydoboost.com.au
Looks like $280 Swap-over or add $80.00 if you don't have an exchange for the VH24. Then you need brackets. (Quoted $15-$45)
Regards, Smooth

Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:36 am
by parisian62
Hey all,
Smooth looks like you dropped the 'r' in
http://www.hydroboost.com.au/
Have added hydroboost into the the List of Suppliers and Services
http://www.fbekholden.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=587
regards
Stewart

Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 3:57 pm
by smooth
LOL
Regards, Smooth

VH24
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:30 pm
by Lucy Blue
Hi Bev,
I have a VH24 booster suitable for exchange purposes, it's never been on a car that I've owned. I just never got around to geting it rebuilt & installed.
I am in Sydney
Make me an offer if you are interested
Cheers Doug.
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:48 pm
by EK Dreamer
hahaha
looks like we have all had a pretty good easter break.
Me with too many o's and smooth with leaving out the r hehe
stinkin keyboards hehe
Thanks for putting up on the forum stewart, will give people an idea on how much the boosters are. Me on the other hand dont know whether to buy a new one or get one that has been reconditioned. Might be safe and go for a new one. As i have no idea on doing up a used brake booster.
Tho on the other hand, thanks lucy Blue for the offer will keep in contact with a pm regarding a price.
Bev

Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:38 pm
by smooth
Bev,
You cannot buy a new VH24. You would have to buy a reconditioned one. Reconditioned would be better than new anyway. Because they put a stainless steel sleeve. Which gives a much longer life.
Regards, Smooth
