Re: Removing Power Brake Booster

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Posted: 11/23/14 2:54pm Message 11 of 21

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cinor

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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

Posted: 11/24/14 3:13am Message 12 of 21

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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

Posted: 11/24/14 6:10am Message 13 of 21

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Re: Removing Power Brake Booster

Posted: 11/24/14 10:53am Message 14 of 21

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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

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Re: Removing Power Brake Booster

Posted: 11/25/14 6:02am Message 15 of 21

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Re: Removing Power Brake Booster

Posted: 11/25/14 7:51am Message 16 of 21

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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

Posted: 11/25/14 1:28pm Message 17 of 21

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cinor

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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.

Re: Removing Power Brake Booster

Posted: 11/25/14 1:41pm Message 18 of 21

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cinor

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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

Re: Removing Power Brake Booster

Posted: 12/20/14 5:54am Message 19 of 21

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cinor

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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