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Old Oct 2, 2025 | 11:19 PM
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I have a 1979 F 350 and I am having trouble finding a brake booster for it, every place I've looked online & local parts houses can't order it anymore. If someone could possibly point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks
 
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Old Oct 3, 2025 | 12:05 AM
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Might pay to look for rebuilders on line?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2025 | 03:38 AM
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You can run a performance aftermarket universal one. Ranging from 200 to 400 ish dollars.
 
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Reading this thread reminded me how mine doesn't long hold a vacuum after engine shut down. It has a '78 F-350 dual booster. I've checked the check valve, it seems to work fine, but the grommet is at least 11 years old, I think is my slight leak down, may be hardened? Whatever, the engine covers it once started.

Saving link though, one never knows when / if.1968-1979 Ford F350 Dual Diaphragm OEM Style Booster and Large Bore Master F3B | Battle Born Brakes
 

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+1 on Battle Born. Just do it. If you run into problems Jacob will walk you through it. Great customer service which in our modern times is worth its weight in gold.
 
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