81 Brake Booster install

[heavy69]

Please tell me there is a special trick to installing a booster on a 81. Do I have to drop the steering colum and dash cluster to get to the upper studs? I would appreciate any help. Thanks, Chris

 

[GerryLP]

Heavy,

You don't drop the steering column.

You do have to be some kind of contortionist to maneuver your hands to the 2 top nuts.

Generally, disconnect the rear base of the master cylinder from the brake booster's front side (in the engine compartment side). Do not disconnect brake lines.

Remove the 4 nuts

Disconnect the rod from the brake pedal. You'll probably have to get a couple of hours at the local masseuse, but it is that straight forward.

Good luck

GerryLP:cool

 

[Copdogcorvettes]

It also helps to remove the seat. It just give alittle more room to twist yourself into the knot that it takes to those top nuts.

If you have big hand; it will be harder. Good luck.

Gary

 

[duke94]

Remove the seat for sure. Also you will need a deep socket, u-joint and 12" extension to get the upper nut off. Take a couple of Motrin when you are done.

Gary

 

[Peer81]

On the positive side. When you're done with this job, it only can get easier

Good luck!

Groeten Peter

 

[heavy69]

Finally finished it today. My big hands took a beating, but it is done. Ready for a weekend trip.