Hi Warren. I had that exact same problem on my '63 T. If you can
confirm that the vacuum line from the booster to the intake manifold
is not the culprit (inner lining could be collapsed while the outside
looks fine), then your booster probably IS shot.

I bought my replacement from UAP Napa for $120 Canadian (about $75
US) + core charge and found the installation to be pretty simple. I
didn't spend too much time under the dash - just a quick look-see to
spot where the four nuts were then I went by feel (I've got a long
reach).

After being accustomed to two-footed braking for over a year I ended
up leaving 4 short skid marks on the floor as I pulled into the
garage - LOL! Sure takes a light touch!

If you want the Napa part # I can dig it up for you.

Noel
'63 Diamond Blue HT

--- In vintagethunderbirds@y..., "d_markx" <d_markx@y...> wrote:
> hi lists,
>
> I'm new to this list. i have a 62 t-bird with a little problem. i
guess
> my brake booster may be going out. what's happening is i have to
exert
> He-Man strength to get the bird to stop. i bled the brakes which
did
> take away some of the "spongeiness" you feel when there's air in
the
> lines. i did replace a vacuum hose that was shot, it goes from the
> booster back down into the transmission tunnel, but that brought me
no
> closer to the solution. has anyone else had a similar problem? i'll
> take any advice i can scare up.
>
> thanks all,
> and remember, it ain't worth doin' if ya can't make it fun!
> -warner allen
> '62 bulletbird