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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 09:11 AM
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So, a couple weeks ago, I replaced the original booster with a rebuilt unit from autozone. It took forever to change out, and the brake pedal was significantly lower.

So, I bought the metal one that all you guys were referring to and installed it last night (I'm getting pretty good at this now.)

It does fit perfectly and I like the Cadmium? plating on the metal housing. http://www.hotrodsusa.com/store/product341.html

So - I'd recommend the less expensive, proper fitment aftermarket booster made of metal...

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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 09:15 AM
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and they certainly can take the heat better than those plastic puppies!
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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Sorry I got the information on hotrod USA's product to you after you bought the other one - but at least you have it right now - (I like the metal finish also - and after 6 months see no evidence of rust)

So bring your baby down to Atwater March 19th - run an autoX and really test out those brakes! It only costs 30 bucks - alot of fun for the money!
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Originally Posted by mitchcole
So, a couple weeks ago, I replaced the original booster with a rebuilt unit from autozone. It took forever to change out, and the brake pedal was significantly lower.

So, I bought the metal one that all you guys were referring to and installed it last night (I'm getting pretty good at this now.)

It does fit perfectly and I like the Cadmium? plating on the metal housing. http://www.hotrodsusa.com/store/product341.html

So - I'd recommend the less expensive, proper fitment aftermarket booster made of metal...

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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 11:07 AM
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When mine goes ****-up, metal it is!
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Old Mar 1, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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...it is a pain huh?!
...glad for you that you can use metal version...

on BlackSheep (1995) I had with black plastic version...
The Metal version would not work...(apparently for earlier models)

...but I havent had to replace in 4 weeks now
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Old Mar 2, 2006 | 05:41 AM
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At least Autozone didn't give me any crap for returning the part.
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