I have the dreaded, sporadic hard to push brake problem now. Does anyone have the actual steps to replace the brake booster? With pics would be a plus. Is this a hard job to do? I plan on doing it myself. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, all! (1996 L/C)
Time for the brake booster replace. Anyone have the steps to replace and pics?
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You can do it, it takes about an hour and really isn't bad at all. I dreaded it at first, but after doing it can't believe I waited so long. Take off master cylinder, disconnect brake lines, remove vacuum hose, unbolt, twist it up and out, replace, put master cylinder back in and bleed the brakes. 2 People helps.
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Thanks, musthave. I am not a mechanic but I follow directions well. Is the MC attached with 4 screws/bolts? Is it really that simple? I may need a little more detail because I don't want to screw anything up as this is my DD.
The FSM is your friend and is very easy to follow.
It's on my to-do list as well. I read a few threads and saw some pics, but I didn't think removing brake lines and bleeding was necessary. Hhhmmmm.???? Maybe I just read the thread wrong.
Just did this myself. First job on the cruiser, and I am not very mechanically inclined. Removing brake lines and bleeding is NOT necessary. Here is my simple write-up:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/brake-booster-installation.869004/
Just make sure you paint it! Mine is already starting to have some surface rust. I need to take it off and paint it.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/brake-booster-installation.869004/
Just make sure you paint it! Mine is already starting to have some surface rust. I need to take it off and paint it.
Paint it first like DDabs said.
You don't need to disconnect the brake lines from the Master Cylinder. There is enough flex there to do it. I'm a 1-2 banana mechanic at best. Took me 20 minutes. Wish I had painted mine first...
You don't need to disconnect the brake lines from the Master Cylinder. There is enough flex there to do it. I'm a 1-2 banana mechanic at best. Took me 20 minutes. Wish I had painted mine first...
That I can't help you with, I don't know much about the speakers as I've only had my LC for a few weeks now. Try using the search function in the upper right window... I'm sure it'll dig up something regarding the wires.
Rad!!!!
Thanks DDabs. Now I have to purchase my booster. OEM or other???? Big bucks for OEM, no?
Thanks DDabs. Now I have to purchase my booster. OEM or other???? Big bucks for OEM, no?