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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 02:46 PM
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How much of a PITA is it to change out the Power Booster (brake system) on a '85? I have read the manual, and it sounds simple enough, but you know how that goes.
(This will be my 1st attempt at doing one of these.)
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 05:06 PM
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It is extremely easy except for one thing. The nuts that hold the booster to the firewall are extremely difficult to get to(they were for me anyway). You almost need to borrow a five year olds hands to get them threaded. Other than that, it's very straight forward.
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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hate to ask about an 84'
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Old Sep 14, 2004 | 10:35 PM
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hate to ask about an 84'
Should be the same. Flyersfan is right. The process is very straightforward and simple except for those stupid firewall bolts on the car side that make it such a pain in the ***. I usually end up getting them in by putting some grease in the socket and putting the nut in there to get it up on the stud for the booster. Personally, I would rather lower the front of my car again than do this again
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Old Sep 15, 2004 | 12:16 AM
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Sounds like I'm in for a treat.
I appreciate the info, y'all.
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Old Sep 15, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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Look in the C4 Tech. Tips. I did a post about it.

IM me for pictures under the dash.
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Old Sep 16, 2004 | 01:05 PM
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aj1988 -
thanks. I have never replaced this before, and I can use all of the help I can get. I'll IM you later to get a look at some of those pics. Thanks again.
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