|
Register To Post |
bjz | 88 c4 brake booster install | ||
Guru
|
Ok the plastic unit was cracked and no good. Upgraded to the metal unit from zip corvette. $159 plush shipping was the price.
cracked leaky booster took me 1 hour to finish. tips: remove driver seat and support bar infront of brake mc tools needed: 1, 2 or 3 extensions ratchet, swivel(optional), 1/2 inch deep socket, 13 mm deep socket zr1 metal brake booster(came with new 13mm nuts for front and back of booster optional 8mm high temp silicone hose for booster check valve to upper plenum disconnect battery of course take out drivers seat of course take 6 bolts off of support bar in front of brake master cylinder. 3 screws on cruise unit come out so you can access 2 of the 3 bolts on upper side of support bar. take off 2 bolts on brake mc and push forward take panel near pedals off(unscrewed them by hand) take off 2 1/2 inch nuts under dash. Accelerator pedal is easy. Steering column side requires 2 extensions and 1/2 deep socket. Disconnect pin holding pedal to rod(mine was already gone). pull booster out install new one. reinstall in reverse order. Luckily my large hands or 2 fingers were long enough to get the column side nut started. Mods please cleanup any way you wish. I am not very good at write-ups but I wanted to try and give back alittle. Thanks. |
||
Posted on: 2012/4/14 1:56
|
|||
Transfer |
Matatk | Re: 88 c4 brake booster install | ||
Webmaster
|
Great job! Doing this job in an hour is fast. I've done it before and although it's not a difficult job mechanically, the cramped working space makes it very tough. So I commend you on your work
Matthew |
||
Posted on: 2012/4/14 2:40
|
|||
_________________
2002 EBM convertible, Magnusson supercharger, cam, headers, etc. 1989 Corvette...RIP |
|||
Transfer |
bogus | Re: 88 c4 brake booster install | ||
Grand Imperial Pooh-Bah
|
Looks great!
I agree with Matthew! VERY FAST! But, I think removing the seat saved you time. I have come to the conclusion that it is faster to peal back the layers on these cars than try to work through them. Excellent job!!! |
||
Posted on: 2012/4/14 5:02
|
|||
_________________
The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place. - George Bernard Shaw Education is the best tool to overcome irrational fear. - me |
|||
Transfer |
bjz | Re: 88 c4 brake booster install | ||
Guru
|
thank you. Yes really wasn't bad. The booster on my 90 300zx was alot harder. It has 4 bolts on the back end. I am 6ft 3 238 so removing the seat was a must no matter what. Still sucked trying to lay down in there. I put my legs in the hatch area for room while laying on my back.
|
||
Posted on: 2012/4/14 16:46
|
|||
Transfer |
RickAnthony | Re: 88 c4 brake booster install | ||
ASE Master Certified
|
Quote:
Agree, I'm a big guy... so removing the seats can often help with under the dash work.. sometimes you have to lay upside down on your back to do the job... |
||
Posted on: 2012/4/15 21:54
|
|||
_________________
My Automotive Blog autoserviceupdated.blogspot.com CORVETTE SERVICE & REPAIR RickAnthonyMotorsports.NET |
|||
Transfer |
bjz | Re: 88 c4 brake booster install | ||
Guru
|
ok so I actually drove it today. Wow!! I can stop!!! Lol. I think the booster has been bad since I have had the car. It did sit for 12 years before I got it.
|
||
Posted on: 2012/4/17 4:47
|
|||
Transfer |
bogus | Re: 88 c4 brake booster install | ||
Grand Imperial Pooh-Bah
|
Stopping is good!
I'm with Rick, I am a big guy too, 6' 300 or more... and taking out the seats to do dash work is about essential. I also am not afraid to remove inner fenders and things like that. |
||
Posted on: 2012/4/17 5:52
|
|||
_________________
The single biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it has taken place. - George Bernard Shaw Education is the best tool to overcome irrational fear. - me |
|||
Transfer |
pianoguy | Re: 88 c4 brake booster install | ||
Guru Emeritus
|
Great job and pics!!
|
||
Posted on: 2012/4/17 12:21
|
|||
_________________
1996 LT4 �Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.�- Jack Handey |
|||
Transfer |
You can view topic.
You cannot start a new topic.
You cannot reply to posts.
You cannot edit your posts.
You cannot delete your posts.
You cannot add new polls.
You cannot vote in polls.
You cannot attach files to posts.
You cannot post without approval.
|