Brake Booster

[1967 satellite]

Can anyone tell me what that round canister is coming off my brake booster. And do I need it? Also where does the vacuum line run to. Mine is going to the back of the carb. I believe it should be from the manifold? Can anyone verify? Many thanks as always.

 

[PlymCrazy]

That little round canister on the vacuum line is a brake booster filter

 

[RemCharger]

Looks like the GM guys have been under the hood. It's a filter from the chevys. Not needed. Vacuum comes from the manifold

 

[R413]

Do the brakes work fine?

Just needs a manifold vacuum source. It can come from the intake runner or the carb base, won't matter.

Yes a GM type filter. Wont hurt to have it.

 

[1967 satellite]

Do the brakes work fine?

Just needs a manifold vacuum source. It can come from the intake runner or the carb base, won't matter.

Yes a GM type filter. Wont hurt to have it.

brakes work and are solid, but it requires a bit of an effort to stop the car when the brakes get hot. Sometimes I need two feet on the pedal.

 

[davek]

When was the last brake job? Did you have the drums turned? Just a thought.

 

[1967 satellite]

It's been a while since the brakes were changed. This is a winter project to replace the shoes, turn the drums and replace all the hardware.

 

[1967 satellite]

brakes work and are solid, but it requires a bit of an effort to stop the car when the brakes get hot. Sometimes I need two feet on the pedal.

how can I tell if my booster is working properly?

 

[PlymCrazy]

how can I tell if my booster is working properly?

Here’s one place that was covered on the site…

Brake Booster Testing Procedures

 

[jimbosride]

From the Corvette forum
It keeps your diaphragm from being damaged by contaminants which may otherwise (somehow) migrate into the booster.

 

[RemCharger]

I agree with the Mopar guys here, get that chev junk off your car.