1978 Mustang II Cobra Brake Booster Source ?

Leadfoot 1957 · Aug 12, 2024

Hey guys.. I'm new to this site and need some help...
My wife's 1978 Mustang II Cobra, that we've had since new is in need of a replacement brake booster. It has a vacuum leak.
I haven't had any luck finding a direct replacement other than a $300 one on Amazon. The car is all original and prefer to keep it that way. Any recommendations on a source or a place that still rebuilds these old things.
Thanks...........

Noobz347 · Aug 12, 2024

I don't know for sure but I'll check some of the usual haunts.

Have you searched for a rebuild kit for that booster?

LILCBRA · Aug 13, 2024

Welcome to the group! Although I don't have a good answer for you I'm sure someone might. A quick look on Amazon says this one is compatible and available, but I can't personally confirm. Seems a little pricey at ~$300 but I've not done a lot of searching for a booster for our cars to know the market.

https://www.amazon.com/Power-Brake-Exchange-Remanufactured-Booster/dp/B000CJMNYU/ref=sr_1_3?af=eyJ2ZWhpY2xlTmFtZSI6IjE5NzggRm9yZCBNdXN0YW5nIElJIiwidmVoaWNsZSI6IjE5NzgtNTQtNjg5LTcyMS0tODUtOC03LTM0OTMtMTI1Mi04LTQtNjgwLS03In0%3D&crid=2DVDY0JAW9W2K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yZyM70Qg4H70eb4dUZ08zTFF7wLvz0khc4azT5g98mSTyFbMO_CTed9WWPdaheCRQZEOVW5_yLOra0QUaLGix0XIoUd-5EniWobVU29nO7CoU9R7iI8OSu9IosMy4qwM2SNvQIVZUTKXWCjKUdGfOYR8LVSfx1264BF_mQbhQtpiEva2RiR-WuHN2XcrnByAw1fADirXkYAd3Kpfm9-N0dKiDMh64CXCgcBWUnoTjS4.BZLWjNfxYG3vLEm7-VIAcGzUUdFbkZQRnGoJ8Ni0LYQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=brake+booster&qid=1723552627&sprefix=brake+booster%2Caps%2C95&sr=1-3&vehicle=1978-54-689-721--85-8-7-3493-1252-8-4-680--7&vehicleName=1978+Ford+Mustang+II

There is also some info here if it helps.

Brake Booster help

The brake booster in my 1977 Mustang II, 302, AT is bad and needs replaced. I can’t find anyone that has one. Any suggestions?

stangnet.com

The best bet is probably this post from that thread:

MustangIIMatt said:
RockAuto has a rebuild and return service through Cardone for them.

Hope this all helps! Good luck and let us know what you've come up with!

Leadfoot 1957 · Aug 13, 2024

I saw Where Cardone will do a R&R, but only for business's, not individuals . I called several rebuild shops and the prices were high, $385 plus shipping.
I then sent a message to the seller on Amazon, and finally spoke with them. They are Power Brake Exchange in Nevada.
They are shipping a rebuilt one out to me, and once I return the core. I will get a refund on it.. Total after core refund, including shipping both ways were $179. Not cheap, but better than the other prices and a direct fit

Blackhawkxx · Aug 13, 2024

Leadfoot 1957 said:
I saw Where Cardone will do a R&R, but only for business's, not individuals . I called several rebuild shops and the prices were high, $385 plus shipping.
I then sent a message to the seller on Amazon, and finally spoke with them. They are Power Brake Exchange in Nevada.
They are shipping a rebuilt one out to me, and once I return the core. I will get a refund on it.. Total after core refund, including shipping both ways were $179. Not cheap, but better than the other prices and a direct fit

Hey my car has a brother.

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