I bought a booster off eBay. Guy said it was in good condition. I get the booster and it seems pretty rusty to me. I paid $70 and I'm wondering if I should sand it, seal, and repaint it or send it back for a refund? What would you do?



Rust on back side of booster

 

personally, for parts as important as the brake system, i'd have considered purchasing "new", rather than used.

a booster can be had, rebuilt with a warranty, from several places for $100.

wally

 

Seriously? The brake lines were cut off with bolt cutters!

RockAuto has remans for $125, new (aftermarket) for a little more. Even if you could successfully "sand it, seal, and repaint it," it wouldn't be worth your time.

And how would you know you were successful?

 

I think I shall return it. Autozone has a brand new mc for $72

 

Looks much better then any of mine!! after being in use for one winter.

I am not a big fan of used parts unless it is the only option.

 

i would not run anything other than aisin mc.

what exactly failed here? you can replace the booster without replacing the mc.