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Power Brake Booster Removal

Posted: 5/6/04 7:02pm Message 1 of 7
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Louisville, KY - USA
Joined: 11/11/2003
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Vette(s): 1971 LT1 Convertible PS PB 43K miles
Is there an easy way to remove the PB Booster from a '71?
I might need to lose 20 lbs and double joint one of my elbows to get those nuts off from behind the brake pedal.
Thanks


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Power Brake Booster Removal

Posted: 5/6/04 7:48pm Message 2 of 7
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COLUMBUS, MS - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 Coupe; 350 4-speed with GM sidepipes; Classic White/Saddle
 YellowLT1 said: Is there an easy way to remove the PB Booster from a '71?
I might need to lose 20 lbs and double joint one of my elbows to get those nuts off from behind the brake pedal.
Thanks
 


(A) Yeah, pay some double-jointed, twenty-pounds-lighter contortionist to do it for ya' . . . OR

(B)Dynamite |laugh| |laugh|

Bad news is there's not an easy way to get at it. Good news is this will be great practice if you ever have to remove the A/C dryer, the heater core on an A/C-equipped Vette, the speedo or the tach.

Welcome to the world of the sports car. |thumb|

John

PS - Why dynamite? Because it's bad form to use C4 on a C3. (aaarrrrrgggghhhh sorry, just couldn't resist it |ick| )


Power Brake Booster Removal

Posted: 5/6/04 10:18pm Message 3 of 7
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sonoma, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 72 LT-1 AC coupe,69 l-36 coupe
Pull the seat,that way you lay there in comfort maybe with the stereo on,remember you stll have to put it back together


Power Brake Booster Removal

Posted: 5/6/04 10:48pm Message 4 of 7
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Hot Springs, AR - USA
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Vette(s): 69 Conv #'s match 427, TKO-600/.64, 3.36HD-Posi, HT, T/T, PS, PB, PW, SP, Leather, Comp XE264HR & Roller Rockers & Lifters, Air-Gap RPM intake, Holley St Av 770 VS, MSD 6AL+Dist+Blaster SS, K&N, Jet-Hot Hooker Side-Pipes, Steeroids, Al Rad, Spal Fans
just did it this morning..

i had the hardest time with the upper drivers side nut..

somehow it was left out when i put it all back together.. |wink|

i just laid upside down in the seat..

ie with my knees hanging over the headrest..


Power Brake Booster Removal

Posted: 5/7/04 6:08am Message 5 of 7
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Vette(s): 1979 L-82, dark blue
I used a 20" extension, swivel adapter and a deep well socket for a 3/8 drive.


Power Brake Booster Removal

Posted: 5/7/04 7:54am Message 6 of 7
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
C4 on a C3...TOO FUNNY |laugh| |laugh| |laugh|


Power Brake Booster Removal

Posted: 5/16/04 9:55pm Message 7 of 7
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Louisville, KY - USA
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Vette(s): 1971 LT1 Convertible PS PB 43K miles
Well, I got it but man, what a PAIN. I hope I never have to take that off again. Those lock nuts just about broke mine. Stripped off the rust and repainted - looks great. I guess it was worth it! |thumb|


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