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How do I remove a brake booster

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#1 ·
I want to media blast and spray epoxy on my firewall. This is a 1978 Fire Bird.

I removed the master cylinder. I removed the 4 nuts holding the brake booster to the fire wall. When I slid the booster out i noticed a pin on the rod that connects the pedal to the booster. I removed that.

Do I just yank the booster out? I am afraid I might've missed something because I did a bunch of yanking and it hasn't budged. I would hate to break something.
 
#3 ·
I think you're right. My light broke the other day, just replaced the bulb. Tommorow I will look again with my light so I won't be feeling around like a blind guy.

Also does the brake booster come apart? The vacuum/plunger unit looks like it can twist apart. It would be nice to check it to see if it is worn out or not.

Funny, I worked two years in a dealership. I did lots of brake work but never replaced a brake booster.
 
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