hi. no, it's not true at all that the dash needs to be removed to replace the booster or pedal cluster. I've done it several times without removing the dash. yes, just remove the instrument cluster and start disconnecting and unbolting the master cylinder. not a bad job at all. be sure to get the o-ring in place that seals the master cylinder to the booster. another tip ............assuming your new master cylinder comes without a reservoir on it......... sometimes I'll pry the reservoir off with the master cylinder still bolted firmly to the booster........just to hold the MC in place while I carefully pry off the res. Or it can be done in a vice too, off the car. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "jon" <jon@KENNEKE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, October 06, 2008 12:29 PM Subject: Brake Master Cyl. replacement
> It's come time to replace the brake master cylinder on my 1983. Bentley > has a nice "exploded" diagram, but little else on the replacement. > > On the booster unit page (which I don't need to replace), it has a little > box that says something to the effect of "dash must be removed to > uninstall the booster/pedal assembly". > > I made a quick look, and it looks like the master cylinder alone can be > replaced by simply removing the cluster. > > Does this sound too good to be true? > > Heck, if I have to pull the whole dash out, I can finally fix the blower > fax and seals on the "box". ;) > > Thanks, > > Jon |
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