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Bellows brake booster.
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 12:03 am
by Kiwi
Hi guys. I have to replace the brake booster on my Belvedere. Reading the Service manual it says wedge brake lever??? and undo booster from brace bracket. Do you need to undo the and remove the brace bracket to do this? or can it be done with the bracket in place. Looking at it there is a nut either side of the bracket that lock the booster in place. If the bracket needs to come right off do I need to remove the master cylinder to do this or not. Any advice appreciated. Robbie.
Re: Bellows brake booster.
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 12:35 am
by Matthew Keij
The bracket can stay there.
There are 4 nuts that holds the booster in place.
Better to do this with an extra pair of hands
Re: Bellows brake booster.
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 12:54 am
by Kiwi
Thanks Matthew. So I take it you slacken all the nuts, do you then have to undo the studs out of the booster to remove it? Are the 4 nuts accessed from the engine bay or from the firewall inside?
Re: Bellows brake booster.
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 1:20 am
by Matthew Keij
The 4 nuts are on the inside of the firewall.
The studs are staying in the booster.
Can post pics later today if you want
Re: Bellows brake booster.
Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2014 1:43 am
by Kiwi
Matthew Keij wrote:The 4 nuts are on the inside of the firewall.
The studs are staying in the booster.
Can post pics later today if you want
Yes please. I have had a look inside the firewall but cant see nor feel them. Pics may help. Cheers
Re: Bellows brake booster.
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 2:17 pm
by Matthew Keij
Sorry! Forgot about the pic!
Here it is
Re: Bellows brake booster.
Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2014 11:40 pm
by Denver 59 Fin Convert
Best way to access the four nuts is with a long 1/4" extension on ratchet, I used a small 1/4' "Wobble" extension for the awkward reach. This is what I remember if the dash frame is still in place and to get around the pedal brackets.
Can't remember if the nuts were 7/17" or 1/2" but one of those two sockets will work on the long 1/4 drive extension and ratchet.
Just my opinion of course..
John Q.
Re: Bellows brake booster.
Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 1:41 am
by Kiwi
Denver 59 Fin Convert wrote:Best way to access the four nuts is with a long 1/4" extension on ratchet, I used a small 1/4' "Wobble" extension for the awkward reach. This is what I remember if the dash frame is still in place and to get around the pedal brackets.
Can't remember if the nuts were 7/17" or 1/2" but one of those two sockets will work on the long 1/4 drive extension and ratchet.
Just my opinion of course..
John Q.
Lol all that and being a contortionist would help as well. Have got it out thanks guys. Now to see if my local brake guys can build a good one out of the two I have. As an aside I came across another guy here in Christchurch today who has 2 59's and a 57 as a parts car. 1 2 door coupe and a Fury.
Robbie