The Ford Barn

kevinshea · 03-07-2026, 12:04 PM

Glenn .. thanks for the reply..

I did read through a LOT of posts ,, and found you PDF file.. so thanks for that too!

I got a price from White Post (who bought out Ed) for the Midland for $595.
OR i can get a new PBR vh44 out of Australia for about $400 including shipping.
The VH44 has a 3/4" bore.
The generally available VH44 (chinese) from Ebay have a 5/16" bore.. Cheap at 64$. but could prove to be "undersized"

I will be installing a JEGS vacuum canister to be sure that I have plenty of Vacuum.. my 59AB has an ISKY 77 B cam that may draw down vacuum.

So I am currently researching to see if one is "better" than the other.
One thing for sure tho is that I will be using wilwood proportioning valve to assure the I can balance the system.

As noted I have a dual Master .. don't remember the manufacturer, but it is a very common unit. My 40 brakes are all stock lockheed. I operate the system with stock 35 pedals and the mechanical brake crossbeam arm. Master is mounted midships

BTW I am in Old Orchard Beach.

03-07-2026, 12:04 PM	#3
kevinshea Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: old orchard beach maine Posts: 64	Re: Booster for Bendix brakes : options, opinions? Glenn .. thanks for the reply.. I did read through a LOT of posts ,, and found you PDF file.. so thanks for that too! I got a price from White Post (who bought out Ed) for the Midland for $595. OR i can get a new PBR vh44 out of Australia for about $400 including shipping. The VH44 has a 3/4" bore. The generally available VH44 (chinese) from Ebay have a 5/16" bore.. Cheap at 64$. but could prove to be "undersized" I will be installing a JEGS vacuum canister to be sure that I have plenty of Vacuum.. my 59AB has an ISKY 77 B cam that may draw down vacuum. So I am currently researching to see if one is "better" than the other. One thing for sure tho is that I will be using wilwood proportioning valve to assure the I can balance the system. As noted I have a dual Master .. don't remember the manufacturer, but it is a very common unit. My 40 brakes are all stock lockheed. I operate the system with stock 35 pedals and the mechanical brake crossbeam arm. Master is mounted midships BTW I am in Old Orchard Beach.