brake booster question

[charger01]

I just recieved a brake booster from dependable auto through ebay.  It's one of those new correct colored ones.  Anyways my question is this.  I went to bolt it to my car and the studs on the rear are out of placement.  It looks like if I could spin the back portion of the booster around the studs would line up correctly.  Can I do this or will it damage the brake booster.  Doesnt look right with the master cylinder sitting sideways.

[resq302]

I'd contact them about it and let them worry about making it right.  Don't need to mess around with something as necessary as brakes.

[John_Kunkel]

If you're changing over from manual to power brakes you'll need a different firewall reinforcement plate with a different bolt pattern.

[charger01]

I have factory 4 wheel drum brakes.  I just needed a new power brake booster.  The one I rcvd needs the bolt pattern swivelled 90 degrees.  I was just wondering if it was possible to unscrew the tightening screw holding the front and back together if the entire back of the booster would swivel around to make the bolt holes line up.  Its the correct booster they just put it together wrong.. any ideas?

[Chatt69chgr]

I agree with resq302.  Let them deal with this.  Your brakes are your life.

[charger01]

I sent the booster back and they told me all that had to be done was to loosen the clamp and rotate the bolt pattern around.  They said this could not be done to an older booster or any booster without a clamp because it would destroy the diaphram, but was ok to do with a brand new unit.  Does this sound right to you guys?  Any input would be appreciated.

[resq302]

I'd ask them for a guarantee in writing that it would not fail when you installed it.

[GreenMachine]

I split one in half that was a victim of an engine fire. The check valve was melted beyond recognition, so I was curious what the diaphram looked like. Surprisingly it looked brand new. But yes, you can take the halves apart and put them back together. The edge of the diaphram is secured between the halves.

[charger01]

Thanks green machine.  You didnt by any chance take any pics did ya?  Just kinda curious what all is involved internally.