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Re: Removing Power Brake Booster (11/21)
 11/23/14 5:54pm
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ok, glad we have these forums.  Have 3 nuts off the power booster and the push rod disconnected no way could I see that 4th one so had to double check to make sure there was a 4th.  Back out I go to find that 4th, it is one of the lower ones that I haven't found. I did not find the first 3 to be that hard, but I have the seat out and I am only 5'4" so that would make it a little easier. you just have to get comfortable and hang your feet out over into the trunk area, my biggest problem was keeping my hair from getting tangled in stuff getting in and out.  (I always seem to forget something I might need while I'm under there.)  Here's hoping I can spot that 4th one. I too have progressive lenses so working in such close quarters has been quite challenging.



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Re: Removing Power Brake Booster (12/21)
 11/24/14 6:13am
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Cindy, I had to chuckle when I read the part about getting your hair tangled in stuff under the dash.  That is certainly a problem that I didn't have; perhaps in my younger days but not now... Good luck with the 4th nut, it is lurking under there somewhere.
Re: Removing Power Brake Booster (13/21)
 11/24/14 9:10am
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OuchThumbs Down  Been there, Done Three of them.  I'll probably do more, but they ain't fun.

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Re: Removing Power Brake Booster (14/21)
 11/24/14 1:53pm
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2011, Mid AmericaC3Fest/C3VR Gathering.....parking lot repairs...dark...and here's Barb installing the little clip that holds the booster rod to the pedal. She was the only one in the group small enough to fit up in there, and by golly, she got the job done. Wink
There is always one nut that is a pita to get to. Patience, and some swivel sockets will help...and a bright light.Thumbs Up


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Re: Removing Power Brake Booster (15/21)
 11/25/14 9:02am
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Thumbs Up And what a GREAT trip it was. The TEAM worked well together, and all problems solved.

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Re: Removing Power Brake Booster (16/21)
 11/25/14 10:51am
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brake  booster  why are you replacing   has some one checked    doest seam to needed to change      has someone  confirmed this repair   hold that wrench for a min     fine out frist               good luck   just don't jump out the window frist     dws175
Re: Removing Power Brake Booster (17/21)
 11/25/14 4:28pm
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ok guys now I need some help.  The ever elusive nut, higher right side, still haven't been able to locate it.  I'm assuming the bolt pattern on the booster is equally spaced in a square or is the higher right side perhaps offset, tried getting fingers in there to feel around for it but still no luck. Doesn't help that the finger I smashed is on that hand and if anything even rubs it those little black words just sorta rush from my mouth. 

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Re: Removing Power Brake Booster (18/21)
 11/25/14 4:41pm
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never mind all my fellow friends, I found a posting of a fellow who had step by step pictures of removal and a good picture of back of booster so I know where to look.  Oh and I also solved the hair problem, found a nice thin touque to stuff it in and wha la no more hair caught in stick shift getting in and out

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Re: Removing Power Brake Booster (19/21)
 12/20/14 8:54am
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Finally got it. Hand healed up enough to attempt it again and wala it was a real b###### will make sure to put it together before the car dash gets put in

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Re: Removing Power Brake Booster (20/21)
 12/20/14 1:01pm
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Booster replacement is a bugger of a job you'll never forget, nor want to do again. LOL
Congrats on a job well done. Thumbs Up 


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Re: Removing Power Brake Booster (21/21)
 12/21/14 3:27pm
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Cindy:

Fortunately, I only had to put the finishing touches on Dave & Mary's  (DStoffel) brake booster swap out.  If I remember correctly, Joel actually removed the nuts on the bolts & the crew in the pic took care of the rest.

Glad you got it done - not fun trying to work under the dash......even for us petite mechanics.


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