How to Remove the Brake Booster on a C3 Corvette 1968-1982

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In this video I show a step by step on how to remove the brake booster out of a C3 Corvette. The tools you will need are a 9/16 wrench, a flat blade screw driver, an impact driver (or ratchet), flashlight, and a 1/2 inch socket with extension.
You also might want to consider the booster rod adjuster tool. I have posted a how to use it video in the link below.
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@davidagilbert4230 3 года назад

I am an American living in the UK and I have enjoyed your work I'm am a master Technician with over 30years experience you do a good job just keep having fun 😀

@georgeaguirre5617 4 года назад

👍more C3 videos please!

@ronaldhagadorn5512 4 года назад

Did this on my 73. Alot of swear words later, worth the effort!

@nonsequitur807 4 года назад

😆😆😆😆 "Swear words"

@countyorga4744 4 года назад

I changed out mine in my 75.(yellow as well) I still have nightmares about it. I did not take my seat out. I have to admit you make it look fairly easy, but for me, all 4 nuts were a different challenge, and different combination of extensions, and swivels. There's just no room under there, not to mention lighting was a challenge too. Also, I had to remove the clutch safety switch to get to the last bolt. I was really happy when it was finally done. Great video!

@TheCorvetteBen 4 года назад

You had it double hard because of the clutch pedal in the way. Automatic cars at least are a small bit easier.

@countyorga4744 4 года назад

@@TheCorvetteBen I know. I remember my chin actually being beyond the pedals. I'm still not sure how I ever got out of there!

@TimeToBeKind 2 года назад

What you’re saying is; Fat and tall mechanics, find a skinny and short mechanic, preferably 5 foot tall, 125 pounds. It’s worth paying him.

@johnmckenna7906 12 дней назад

Great video especially liked the tools needed and why it matters. Don't know if I'm gonna try tackling this job. Brakes fail while going about 90 on the highway, thanksful no emergency stopping necessary and both feet on pedal to barely slow down. If I try it you'll be with me the whole way, thanks

@stephenmr2 4 года назад

I have great respect to you that you are able to take out the brake booster!! I did that job in 1985 at Norton Air force base Ca. That job was a torture unspeakable!!!

@jwester9828 4 года назад

What did you do at Norton

@stephenmr2 4 года назад

@@jwester9828 They had a very well equipped auto crafts shop there that is where I did the job of remove and install new power brake booster on my beloved 1976 corvette. It had 4 spd holly 650 double pumper Edelbrock torker 2 intake manifold a Edelbrock torker plus cam shaft Hooker super competition headers and chevy 202 heads. That Corvette had great low end torque but pulled hard and strong up to 6500 rpm. Now i have a 1994 twin turbo 6 spd Supra and a 1992 twin turbo 5 spd acura NSX. But I am going to go back to my roots and Im shopping for a 1974 to 1976 corvette and this time Ill put a 454 in it. They all are telling me to make it an LS swap but I want a 454. I am hoping to by my corvette from Corvette Ben he fixes them up really nice.

@jwester9828 4 года назад

@@stephenmr2 I meant what did you do at Norton, I was a C-141 Flight Engineer stationed at Travis.

@SIERRA-dx9wm 4 года назад

Had issues with my 68. Talked real nice and convinced my girlfriend to reach up in there. Said some rude things in Tagalog when some insulation got her hair dirty. Informative videos.

@stevekapp6462 Год назад

My wife from the Philippines would be no help at all!

@ronsre-creations5289 4 года назад

Hi Ben, I think your a great mechanic. Great channel. Word of advice on parts. The older you get you will find that sending in an original part to get restored will be way better than the CHEAPO CHINESE parts we get nowadays. I'm 53 and have worked on cars since I was 15. As you can see by the summit (i bet a chinese part) having issues as far as fitment. I'm sure others have already chimmed in.... Just mentioning it ;)

@aboutmyfathersbusiness8324 4 года назад

Fairly easy for me. Didnt remove the seat. Take off lower steering column panel and drop the steering column, loosening the bolts. Long 1/4 inch extensions can get to all the bolts. Of course the hardest part was removing the moon clip. I went upside down under the dash. Patience is the key :)

@ernieharris4364 4 года назад

I love your videos man. I have a 78 vette and your videos have saved my butt and time. Thank you

@billjenkins3699 3 месяца назад

Very good video thanks

@dcallan812 4 года назад

DIY your brake booster! formula to face plant the car in front. Great Video.👍👍

@bradleysbuildingjunk6763 4 года назад

Cool...this should translate over to my 78 Camaro and motivate me to finally swap out mine... awesome.

@kittypigeonclueless5566 3 года назад

excellent video! That is precisely what I needed to know. People could learn a lot about how to make an informative Utub video from watching your's.

@bobbybannerman4547 4 года назад

GREAT VIDEO AS USUAL. TAKE CARE

@wkjeeping9053 4 года назад

I love you c3 vids

@ronaldwarren5220 4 года назад

Great job and very helpful

@laikeo5437 Год назад

thank you you explaining very easy to understand

@tonytsquared5576 3 года назад

Thanks, I am going through a 74 convertible 4-speed that has been in storage since the 80's. The brake reservoir had some rusty mud in it and the booster is rusty with pealing paint. It looks like I will be doing a complete brake system replacement.

@stephenfields5622 Год назад

Thanks bro you saved me so much time

@garymaclellan2168 4 года назад

Great video.

@samwasthebest6633 Год назад

The one on my 77 is the original, still works.

@evanhooper1 4 года назад

You always remind me of Mark Pellegrino

@michaelbreeden4261 4 года назад

Btw just to clear stuff up from the vid if you are doing this job, the forks from the last brake booster will come off and attach to new bb. If you have trouble with removing the old brake booster pin attached to the pedal, try using vice grips and move up and down until it releases itself. I found it easier to put on new bb then add pin to pedal later. If you buy the combo master and booster, you must bleed the master before install

@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo 4 года назад

Another Texas RU-vidr here (same size channel as yours).....LOVE your channel....binge it a LOT. My Q: I have a '70 vette convertible with factory ac and manual tranny....In getting to the booster, I realize the clutch pedal will be in the way, but will I need to remove the ac duct as well?

@martinshields5673 2 года назад

Very good.

@TBullCajunbreadmaker 4 года назад

Good luck sending it back for credit, sometimes if they see that it has been installed they won't give you credit or will charge you a re-stocking fee to cover putting some paint back on it or something. They will get you if you know what I mean. Not all the time but sometimes it can be a hassle.

@erinemmons5514 4 года назад

i Have to do this on my 86 Jag XJS with a V8 conversion. Hoping its about the same job.

@ledger35 3 года назад

Both of these nuts! That’s a funny

@mypointofview6056 3 года назад

Hey Ben, Just curious if you dropped the steering down if you could not get a straighter shot at the booster bolts?

@michaelbreeden4261 4 года назад

Im not seeing a place to thread the new booster to the brake pedal in my 79 corvette, do i need to buy a new fork?

@ed78vette Год назад

Another OUTSTANDING video. What is your opinion on the MC to booster gasket. Is it necessary? They seem difficult to get. 🧐

@snook863 3 года назад

Would love to see a video of removing the brake petal. About to swap my auto for a manual and it’s tough to find info on how to remove the existing brake petal. Hoping I don’t have to remove the booster....

@TheCorvetteBen 3 года назад

You do

@1973CorvetteDiary Год назад

Thanks for the video! I have a related issue, a brake bleed issue (1973 corvette). I have got new brake lines, new calibers, a new master brake cylinder. However, after hours of bleeding I get no pressure on the brake system. Have you ever had that issue and got a solution for that? Thank you

@wernerdanler2742 4 года назад

That pedal link on the wrong aftermarket booster is not adjustable so it is at the right height?

@francescobellisari7377 2 года назад

Can I ask where you bought the correct booster from? I need to swap the one on my ‘76 and I would hate having to do this twice! Thanks

@PpizzleBMXer 3 года назад

Now what if I ordered a brake booster AND the master cylinder and they came assembled in the package ready to be bolted on. The brake booster has that bowed in area you talk about towards the end that might come with after market ones. Would a new brake booster and master cylinder work fine? 1980 c3 Corvette

@zacharygotthardt945 2 года назад

I have this issue as of now

@vetten76 3 года назад

I had my 76 Vette booster replaced at a brake shop. I took it there to fix my pedal half way before engaging problem. That didn’t fix or improve it. They replaced the original booster. There was no hiss from the old one or the new one. If the booster isn’t correct, could that be the reason it wasn’t corrected? I’ve replace the entire brake system...

@nicholaslia828 2 года назад

hi Ben where are you waiting for a video of you new shop

@Thomasjcolbert82 Год назад

Hey, Can I ask you what the part number is of the booster that you bought from Lonestar because it looks like they have more than one. And which master cylinder you recommend. This is a 1976 C3. It has manual transmission. We bought one from Corvette and mods as a one unit piece. And it looks like the wrong one that you had in there with the recessed master cylinder mounting spot. But how do you get the U joint off it where hooks up to the brake pedal it didn’t come with that and it looks like it’s riveted on to the old one? Does that come with the new brake booster from where you bought it? Thank you for your help if you see this and hopefully respond.

@otsenres1636 4 года назад

For my Gran Torino,I took out the seat AND steering wheel..I need all the room I could get. #fluffy

@markfinnigan4994 4 года назад

Ok fluffy, I'm "Damn!" I'd need to take the back seat out too!

@nicholaslia828 2 года назад

ben where are you haven't had a video of your new shop

@mijohnst 3 года назад

Ben, what brand of car lift is that?

@iamrichrocker 4 года назад

dig that yellow..is that a rare color?

@jdavid9268 4 года назад

Hi Ben. I need to purchase some parts from you. How can I contact you? Thanks

@TheCorvetteBen 4 года назад

benjamin.friend56@yahoo.com

@jacktheninjagamer6361 4 года назад

Hi I’m jack your wife was my dentist

@tommissouri4871 Год назад

1:18 - Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong! Everyone knows from hundreds of years of Motors, Chilton's, and Haynes Manuals, the first step is DISCONNECT the battery. LOL I think they recommend that even for changing oil. Great video btw. I would recommend that while the booster is out, you take the vacuum reservoir tank out, test it for leaks, clean it, and paint it well. The last thing you want is to have to remove the booster to get the tank out a few years down the line because it is leaking. I know that is the old "as long as I have this off" trap, but the extra hour you spend checking, cleaning, and painting the tank will be worth it years from now.