Brake booster for a EK

EK Dreamer · Post by **EK Dreamer** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 9:21 am

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

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 10:25 am

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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(AUST)Mod · Post by **(AUST)Mod** » Sun Apr 08, 2007 5:40 pm

my vh44 makes my hr discs deadly! seriously better than my mums 2002 magna

smooth · Post by **smooth** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 12:33 am

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

Trev · Post by **Trev** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 7:48 am

I must say to Bev that I'm running a red 6 not an original grey!
Trev

EK Dreamer · Post by **EK Dreamer** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 8:28 am

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

smooth · Post by **smooth** » Mon Apr 09, 2007 4:01 pm

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

parisian62 · Post by **parisian62** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 9:36 am

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

smooth · Post by **smooth** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 3:57 pm

LOL

Regards, Smooth

Lucy Blue · Post by **Lucy Blue** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:30 pm

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.

EK Dreamer · Post by **EK Dreamer** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 4:48 pm

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

smooth · Post by **smooth** » Tue Apr 10, 2007 6:38 pm

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