Removing brake booster/master for T5 conversion question
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From: Mississauga, Ontario Canada
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Removing brake booster/master for T5 conversion question
I assume the brake lines need to be disconnected for this? Does the whole unit need to come right out of the car or is there enough flexibility to leave it all connected? I've never pulled a booster before.
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From: Saratoga Area, New York
Car: 1990 Formula Firebird
Engine: 305 TBI (LO3)
Transmission: WC T-5 out of an 88 T/A
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, 3.42 & Torsen Posi
Re: Removing brake booster/master for T5 conversion question
When I did mine I never removed the brake booster. I removed the nuts to swap the pedals, but that was it. No reason to remove the booster, just work around it.
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From: Lexington, SC
Car: 1987 SC/1985 TA
Engine: 350/vortec/fitech
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9-bolt
Re: Removing brake booster/master for T5 conversion question
You may find it easiest to remove the booster, leaving the MC in place. The brake cables will hold it fine. Either way you'll have to undo the bolts to the booster on the inside to remove/install the pedal assembly.
I also removed the seat and steering column for easiest access to the inside firewall.
I also removed the seat and steering column for easiest access to the inside firewall.
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From: Saratoga Area, New York
Car: 1990 Formula Firebird
Engine: 305 TBI (LO3)
Transmission: WC T-5 out of an 88 T/A
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, 3.42 & Torsen Posi
Re: Removing brake booster/master for T5 conversion question
I was able to mount the clutch master twice with the brake system bolted in. I am 24 and somewhat flexible still & pretty stubborn. It is defiantly tight quarters in there
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From: Aridzona
Car: `86 SS / `87 SS
Engine: L69 w/ TPI on top / 305 4bbl
Transmission: `95 T56 \ `88 200-4R
Re: Removing brake booster/master for T5 conversion question
It's not required to remove the booster.
Some people see with their hands. Others feel with their eyes. Do what makes you happy if the little extra time pulling the booster out a little makes you more comfortable.
Some people see with their hands. Others feel with their eyes. Do what makes you happy if the little extra time pulling the booster out a little makes you more comfortable.
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