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Brake Booster Finish
I know this has been addressed, but I cannot find a definitive answer that matches the evidence.
My general understanding is Bendix boosters were black and Delco-Moraine were the gold plating. However, I have yet to see a survivor truck on which the Delco was in fact gold. Im not denying, just that I have not personally seen. My truck has what I believe to be the original booster (based upon numbers and the rest of the truck). I cannot see any remaining plating whatsoever. I can also see the original inspection paint dab. I would not think they would plate over the paint dab and I cannot see any plating under the paint dab. Can anyone verify they have an original Delco booster and that it was gold plated (color not element)? I know some of the cars were gold plated but trying to confirm for my truck restoration. |
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Re: Brake Booster Finish Question
Nothing, no-one,
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Re: Brake Booster Finish
I do not know the definitive answer to your question, but if that is in fact the original booster on your truck, I would think that the gold plating would tarnish to what you are currently seeing.
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Re: Brake Booster Finish
That gold-ish color is cadmium plating. As mkmc69 says, it's oxidized to that color.
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Re: Brake Booster Finish
Thanks Gents. Ill go with the cadmium plating then. I appreciate the feedback.
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Re: Brake Booster Finish
Just seeing this.
Just a suggestion. Eastwood has a kit to do that. There stuff is Pricey but GOOD. Here's a link :https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-go...plete-kit.html .
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Re: Brake Booster Finish
My original Delco booster was cadmium.
Had it rebuilt and replated same.
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