IN NEED OF A BRAKE BOOSTER

[duke]

I HAVE A 1964 230SL.  MY car is at the Mercedes service shop in Indianapolis to have the brakes repaired.  They have told me that I am in need of the Brake Booster and the supply line.  The  service shop in Indianapolis says that none are available thru their sources.  Does anyone know where i might be able to locate the Brake booster and supply line?

[dirkbalter]

Yes, they are hard to find and almost impossible to find new.  You may want to consider having yours rebuild. I don't know about close to you, but there are a some companies that rebuild these.
Make sure your old one, especially the plastic / bakelite parts don't get damaged while handling the booster.

[baon3h]

Not sure if this is something you would consider, but I replaced my brake booster with an electronic brake booster (no vacuum required) from a Tesla Model Y.

 See https://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=39473.0

Moe

[Peter h]

https://oldtimer-ersatzteile24.de/Bremskraftverstaerker-T52-Bremsgeraet-fuer-Mercedes-R107-W108-W111-W113

[stickandrudderman]

We rebuild them here in the UK but if you do a search on this forum I'm sure you'll find a company in the USA that rebuilds them.

[JedinDetroit]

Get it rebuild. I had one rebuilt here in the states a few years ago. Quick turnaround and I don't remember it being outrageously priced. I am sure I can look up the rebuilder if needed.

[clunker]

https://powerbrakestore.com/ worked well for me - fast and reasonable

[rwmastel]

Call these guys.
https://whitepost.com/brake-sleeving-rebuilding-services/

[dirkbalter]

https://oldtimer-ersatzteile24.de/Bremskraftverstaerker-T52-Bremsgeraet-fuer-Mercedes-R107-W108-W111-W113

I don't think this one will work on a 230 / 250 SL.

[Peter h]

Yes, for the t52 you need the late bracket A113 435 0440. Unfortunately, it's hard to find. The t52 offered is also just a replica. It's all complicated, I just wanted to point out another possibility.
Peter

[RobParkerMB]

Why did they tell you to get a new one... What are your symptoms?

[mauro12]

Guys What Is the brake booster model for 230 and 250? The t51 or t52 ? I believe that the 280sl has a different type of booster . They are not interchangeable? Do you reccomend a company in Europe who rebuilds these units ? By the way I’ve tested mine and at idle I have a vacuum between 400 and 500 mmhg which should be within specs . I’ve noticed that after replacing last week all brakes components ( discs , pads , hoses and master cylinder, the brake pedal seems to be harder . I don’t know if it’s only a feeling..  any advice is appreciated

[rwmastel]

MY car is at the Mercedes service shop in Indianapolis to have the brakes repaired.  They have told me ...

What is "the Mercedes service shop"?  Dealership?  Independent shop?  Friends house?