Brake Booster Removal
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From: Riverview Florida
Brake Booster Removal
On my '81, how much of the dash do I have to disassemble to get at the brake booster nuts and linkage pin at the pedal? Anybody have any tricks? I can't see how to get in there without running the risk of damaging some brittle old wiring.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Japan
If I recall correctly the nuts can all be reached by using a combination of extensions with a universal at the end. It's a real PITA, but I'm 48 so therefore not real flexible. If you're younger and maybe a little smaller than me it's actually just a routine under-dash job. You may not have to remove any of the dash itself to get at the booster nuts and the pedal pin (I had mine taken completely apart while doing a trans. conversion)- just take a good look at it with a flashlight. If you can see the nuts and the pin clip I would think it quite possible. If you can reach the clip it just pops off easily with a screwdriver
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From: Tuttle OK
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you don't need to take the actual dash out, just the stuff underneath (duct, etc). I did it with the seat in, but it might help to take it out.
I would also advise a 12 pack and removing your left arm and all of your lower torso to help you fit in there when your getting the top nuts.
I would also advise a 12 pack and removing your left arm and all of your lower torso to help you fit in there when your getting the top nuts.
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Originally Posted by es
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From: Tuttle OK
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Originally Posted by SIXFOOTER
There is a jesus clip on the brake pedal pin, Be damn sure it goes back on correctly. Check out my pics if you want to see why
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I just sit in the seat upside down and I can snake my way up to the firewall. Get a lot of extensions and you should be ok. Also what might help is if you have a shorty ratchet. I remember only being able to go one click at a time with a regular because of clearance issues.