65 Starfire brake booster interchangeable 88/98 ?

plasma98 · 04-09-2007, 07:06 PM

Hi guys: New owner of a 65 Starfire that sadly needs a power booster. I have been doing some searching through local suppliers, and Cardone has listing for the 88/98 but not for Starfire. Now I was thinking that these three have so much in common brake wise, that I could likely use the 88/98 one. Has anyone tried this or found a better solution? I appreciate any help you guys can advise.
Cheers!!

Plasma98

Oldsfan · 04-10-2007, 05:21 AM

A Starfire is basically an 88. The boosters will interchange.

Paul

plasma98 · 04-10-2007, 07:01 AM

As I thought, thanks for confirming, Paul.

Plasma98

joe_padavano · 04-10-2007, 08:09 AM

Just be careful about the pushrod length where it presses on the master cylinder piston. The single master cylinders (66 and older) use a longer pushrod than the dual master cylinders (67 and later). The two are not interchangeable.

plasma98 · 04-10-2007, 09:30 PM

Thanks Joe. every bit of info is welcome. Have ordered the 88/98 booster, and surprisingly they had stock in Canada! Heheh..what a coutry <grin>
I'll let you guys know how the final out come goes...then its power frigging window repair time.

Cheers
Plasma98

plasma98 · 04-19-2007, 08:02 PM

Hey guys:
Well, the booster is in with a new master cylinder and it worked perfectly.
Just for those who care .
Cheers!!
Plasma98

Mister · 04-20-2007, 12:06 PM

Thank you for letting us know the results.

I hate it when I see all this advice given, and we never hear back from the advisee. It is nice to know what worked and what didn't.

04-09-2007, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
plasma98 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 4	65 Starfire brake booster interchangeable 88/98 ? Hi guys: New owner of a 65 Starfire that sadly needs a power booster. I have been doing some searching through local suppliers, and Cardone has listing for the 88/98 but not for Starfire. Now I was thinking that these three have so much in common brake wise, that I could likely use the 88/98 one. Has anyone tried this or found a better solution? I appreciate any help you guys can advise. Cheers!! Plasma98

04-10-2007, 07:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
plasma98 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 4	Thanks Paul As I thought, thanks for confirming, Paul. Plasma98

04-10-2007, 08:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
joe_padavano Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,127	Just be careful about the pushrod length where it presses on the master cylinder piston. The single master cylinders (66 and older) use a longer pushrod than the dual master cylinders (67 and later). The two are not interchangeable. __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

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04-10-2007, 05:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 424	A Starfire is basically an 88. The boosters will interchange. Paul

04-10-2007, 09:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
plasma98 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 4	Thanks Joe. every bit of info is welcome. Have ordered the 88/98 booster, and surprisingly they had stock in Canada! Heheh..what a coutry <grin> I'll let you guys know how the final out come goes...then its power frigging window repair time. Cheers Plasma98

04-19-2007, 08:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
plasma98 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 4	Hey guys: Well, the booster is in with a new master cylinder and it worked perfectly. Just for those who care . Cheers!! Plasma98

04-20-2007, 12:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mister Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 51	Thank you for letting us know the results. I hate it when I see all this advice given, and we never hear back from the advisee. It is nice to know what worked and what didn't.