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Re: BRAND NEW POWERMASTER BRAKE UNITS
« Reply #15 on: October 29 2014, 07:14:56 PM »
yep, it sure can be felt
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Re: BRAND NEW POWERMASTER BRAKE UNITS
« Reply #16 on: October 29 2014, 07:43:18 PM »
Well, Dennis has just indicated the MBM have contacted him , so it looks like the new PM won't be an exclusive just in the same way any shop could go to Cardone
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Re: BRAND NEW POWERMASTER BRAKE UNITS
« Reply #17 on: November 04 2014, 12:19:18 PM »
Off the top of my head
Belt Tensioner
Shifter cable
Exhaust hanger
radiator
AC lines
Seat foam for front seats that isn't monte carlo that I had to modify
Rear seat foam.
 

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Re: BRAND NEW POWERMASTER BRAKE UNITS
« Reply #18 on: November 04 2014, 12:45:19 PM »
Off the top of my head
Belt Tensioner
Shifter cable
Exhaust hanger
radiator
AC lines
Seat foam for front seats that isn't monte carlo that I had to modify
Rear seat foam.
 

There is someone that makes the exhaust hanger on tb.com that does it right (the exhaust hanger that comes off the transmission bracket).  I'll see if I can find that information again.

There are lots of drop in radiators that work perfect.  Unless you're really wanting a stock appearing one...then that is different.

Shifter cables or those little white plastic/teflon shifter pieces that go in the shifter assembly?  I think have a NOS shifter cable somewhere but I didn't think they were becoming another unicorn piece.

Everything else you and other folks mentioned I would agree with. 

I would add rearview mirrors with the original hard plastic mount and not soft one that warps in sunlight and falls off. 

Tail lights...thoug h that might make the 4 complete NIB NOS sets I have suddenly drop in value significantly.  I was going to put my kids through college with those :) 




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Re: BRAND NEW POWERMASTER BRAKE UNITS
« Reply #19 on: November 04 2014, 12:56:47 PM »
No shifter cable from GM anymore.  No shifter cable from the parts store that fits our cars, I bought 8 of them 2 weeks ago all were wrong.  Right now mine is JB welded back together.  Plus if you read TB.com anyone that gets one that fits it just breaks in a few days anyways.  I am going to make one out of a universal cable. (or put a column shift in the car).
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Re: BRAND NEW POWERMASTER BRAKE UNITS
« Reply #20 on: November 04 2014, 01:02:01 PM »

There is someone that makes the exhaust hanger on tb.com that does it right (the exhaust hanger that comes off the transmission bracket).  I'll see if I can find that information again.


m233roller on TB.com already responded to me that he does not rebuild them anymore.

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Re: BRAND NEW POWERMASTER BRAKE UNITS
« Reply #21 on: November 06 2014, 07:24:03 PM »
Well, Dennis has just indicated the MBM have contacted him , so it looks like the new PM won't be an exclusive just in the same way any shop could go to Cardone

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Re: BRAND NEW POWERMASTER BRAKE UNITS
« Reply #22 on: November 07 2014, 12:04:38 PM »
I can read it for you, I can't understand it for you
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Thank you for subscribing to the Highway Stars newsletter. 

 

It's been a while since our last newsletter, so you may wonder what happened . . .

 

We have been very busy with projects, so read on
   
IN THIS ISSUE
Brand New Powermaster
GM Restoration Parts

Coming Soon:

BRAND NEW POWERMASTER BRAKE UNITS
 
It's early news, but we wanted you to be among the first to hear . . .


Over the last several years, Highway Stars has heard from countless customers who have expressed their dissatisfactio n over "REMANUFACTURED" & Faulty Powermaster brake units. 


For over 4 years, Highway Stars has been relentlessly pursuing the production of brand new Powermaster brake units.  In keeping with our tradition to develop high quality parts along with top notch customer service, Highway Stars has partnered with MBM Manufacturing (a leader in Brake Systems)  to develop a BRAND NEW POWERMASTER brake unit for the Grand National/Turbo Regal/GNX.


No need to deal with the risks associated with faulty or "remanufactured" units any longer.

No need to convert to Hydroboost. 

No need to convert to vacuum brakes.

Keep your car original with a brand new powermaster brake system and keep the value of your vehicle too.


Highway Stars has earned the respect as a leader and will continue to
invest our resources in order to bring back the finest restoration parts for the Grand National.

Stay tuned for more updates . . . .

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« Reply #23 on: November 07 2014, 08:41:41 PM »
LOL...and if you cannot understand reading, then I am not sure this helps!  :D   http://www.mbmbrakeboosters.com/
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Re: BRAND NEW POWERMASTER BRAKE UNITS
« Reply #24 on: November 09 2014, 05:22:17 PM »
speedo gears for inside the transmission are no longer made.

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Re: BRAND NEW POWERMASTER BRAKE UNITS
« Reply #25 on: November 09 2014, 05:32:53 PM »
 Normally it's the one in the end of the cable... 30 teeth for 26" tire
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Re: BRAND NEW POWERMASTER BRAKE UNITS
« Reply #26 on: November 09 2014, 05:35:08 PM »
I am not 100% but I believe the 11 tooth drive gear is no longer made.

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Re: BRAND NEW POWERMASTER BRAKE UNITS
« Reply #27 on: November 09 2014, 05:56:43 PM »
Some more research shows the 11 tooth drive gear is gm part number 8634965.  Now have to find one.

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« Reply #28 on: November 09 2014, 07:29:37 PM »
so you don't have a regal tranny?
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Re: BRAND NEW POWERMASTER BRAKE UNITS
« Reply #29 on: November 09 2014, 07:37:42 PM »
I have a BRF on the floor of my shed.  :D

I just found out today when you buy a trans from extreme automatics where they use their own VB, it doesn't come with the correct speedo gears.  I wish I would have known ahead of time I would have either found them, or used my old ones.  Now I have to drop the pan to change.   I would have corrected before I filled with fluid.

 

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