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G. L. Perry 06-16-2004 18:53:41 63.189.97.144 10526 Report to Moderator	If Midland brand, one of most popular, you have to send it in to rebuild. They will not sell kits, I have tried. They made brakes for less than ten years, all manufacturers used them, and now quit and only rebuild. Quite a racket really! Napa is supposed to have quite a source for some boosters. Look on Napa web site. You need some model numbers and such. Some kits are available too. You need to talk to another Napa I think. I too believe it's quite a weird/odd item to repair and find help on, not sure what the deal is. I was told you need special equip to test and set-up right off truck so no one knows that procedure? [Reply]  [No Email]
JHesler 06-17-2004 12:38:39 68.81.213.155 10533 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Why can't a mere mortal buy these parts? in reply to G. L. Perry, 06-16-2004 18:53:41   Thanks G.L. It's a Bendix Hydrovac from an IH Loadstar truck. After my last experience I wouldn't want to rely on another remanufactured unit. The brakes are real important on heavy trucks. I have it apart and don't find anything weird about it, there's nothing to set up and no adjustments to make. It just needs good seals and a better surface polish than the re-man gives you. I think I found a source for the kit. I ordered one and will have to wait and see if it's right. John   [Reply]  [No Email]
Sam 09-28-2004 17:55:38 152.163.100.199 11329 Report to Moderator	Re: Re: Re: Why can't a mere mortal buy these part in reply to JHesler, 06-17-2004 12:38:39   I'm going thru the same problems on an old motorhome with a Dodge chassis with the twin hydrovacs. Did you find a source for the repair kits?   [Reply]  [No Email]