So far I've gotten the computer (+holder) and the master cylinder completely off and am not sure how I get to the rest of the old brake booster -- I don't want to dismantle anything unnecessary. If anyone has any tips or knows of a write-up that will work I'd be grateful. Thanks for any help.

'95 LT1

EDIT: Found something online for an unrelated vehicle. Looks like I may be able to access it all from inside the car if it is the same.... I'll go out and see...

replaced my power booster not too long ago.... two 13mm bolts, one to the left, and one to the right, and above steering column. ****'s to get back on...use 1/4 socket with various extensions and swival....

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1575364

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1579816

Been trying to work on it... I took off the carpet/panel under the steering wheel to help get under there, but I can't yet fit in there properly (I can see the nuts in their will be a real PITA - can't even see how to get to the right-most one). Can't quite figure out blindly how to disconnect it from the brake pedal either. I'll take a look at those links - thanks

EDIT: sounds like I may have to take my seat out. And I bought my Brake Booster from "thepartsladi" as well.

The trick is to use about 1 foot of 1/4" extensions with a swivel extension just before the 13mm socket. Get a flashlight down there and with one eye, you'll be able to see that nut. Yes, it is a PITA.....and getting it off is the easy part if you can believe that.. Also, you want a swival that can maintain a certain angle(ie not a limp dick swivel )...

Go rent-a-kid.I'm not kidding that thing is a bitch to get at.After I nearly crippled myself doing mine I bought this 9" long flex drive which I wish I had at the time.

Good call on using "thepartsladi" for your Booster. I also used them for my Booster and MC. They have great prices and are a stand up outfit!

The whole time I was doing this job, I was saying to myself "this job can't be done, I can't bend like that". However, once you commit yourself to doing it, it will work out. You will need patiance when re-installing the right side 13mm nut. The left one is easy. Just keep at it. I even did mine without removing the seat, which in hindsight was a mistake.

Unfortunately, I have had to replace my booster about 3 times, so a few quick tips. 1-remove the seat and the outboard bracket (if you have manual seat adjustment, the handle will still stick you in the back)2-drop the steering wheel (that allows you to manouver around to get the nuts on the booster) 3-have at least 1 spare nut on hand (there is a place somewhere under the dash that the parts you drop go to, but no one knows where it is) 4-patience is manditory (otherwise things break)
Changing the booster is not brain surgery, it just takes some time and thought.
Good Luck
Subman

....I used wheel bearing grease inside the 13mm socket so the nut would not fall into the "black hole"......

I used wheel bearing grease inside the 13mm socket so the nut would not fall into the "black hole"......

Sorry - I forgot that one - it is a great idea!

Well, I got the job done earlier tonight (I only removed the seat cushion and that helped enough). Now I'll just have to bleed the brakes. But I already tested it in the garage and the problem is fixed . Thanks again for the help here

NOTE: I did have to make one of the stud holes bigger to get the brake booster in (the hole did not line up with the metal inside the car). From reading the link I was given, I figure this is a typical problem, and probably wouldn't have figured that out as quickly without having read that - so double thanks to MikeC4. Aside from that, with the extensions and swivel head (wrapped with tape), it wasn't difficult at all to get to those under-the-dash nuts, or thread them onto the new booster - I was surprised.

awesome!