Can some quickly explain to me how an original power brake booster works with the master cylinder . Do you have to buy a special cylinder for the booster . I am considering put power brakes on my Crown Vic. Just wanted to know if it was a lot of work assuming I can find a booster that works. I have many questions . Thanks for any answers.

Are you wanting to use the original MIDLAND booster for appearance/restoration?

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Yes I would like to get an original booster to use

IMO, about he only way to go about it would be to find a complete donor or a take-off setup say on EvilBay.

Have the booster rebuilt along with the MC. If you are dead serious on numbers correct, the install has to come from an original (unmolested) 1955 as the booster itself has an updated 1956 PN and I would assume you want 1955 ID NOS.

I will look around for you in the meantime.

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Thanks for the help , I have my eye on a booster on eBay now it will have to be rebuilt and I see the lines to hook it up are available from a few parts guys . The whole thing most likely will be a Christmas present to myself. Thanks for the diagrams

i found parts next to impossible, hear in canada. some small parts where the worst,. good luck

Check Larry's Thunderbird for a Booster already rebuilt as well as a mounting Bracket.

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Booster between the Tbirds and the sedans were a little different so if you it to be "correct"  get the for the model you have.


54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

the boosters i had,both from 55birds where the same as cars except the mount bracket. simple how they work,they boost the had pressure with vacuum. the had portion has a brake cup that has a hole so if vacuum to booster is interrupted you still have some breaks
i rebuilt 1 for my 32ford and had problems getting parts,midland dealer hear claimed no longer avail. purchased som on treble bay. thewhol issue was a wast for very little  boost. sold the core and went to  proper booster.