Brake booster replacement

[powerstrokinfirefighter]

I'm going to replace the brake booster on my obs tomorrow since it is going to be pretty decent temperature wise for once. Just looking to see if there are any tips or hints out there to make the job go smoother, as this will be my first booster swap. Seems pretty straight forward, but doesn't hurt to ask. Thanks

 

[rusty1161]

I just did a Hydroboost swap, but it was essentially the same. It's not bad, my full swap was 3.5 hours, including some trouble with a non-related PS fitting. If you're not replacing the master cylinder, you're only dealing with 6 nuts. I bet less than an hour if that's all you're doing.

Rusty

 

[old man dave]

The hydroboost cinversion is covered in a sticky at the top of the 94-97 aftermarket section, about the same as stock except changing the pedal linkage location, changing the brake switch, and a couple of hoses added to the PS system to power the hydroboost.

 

[powerstrokinfirefighter]

Thanks guys, was pretty drama free. Took about 45 minutes

 

[powerstrokinfirefighter]

So I got the booster in no problem, but am having brake light issues. I think I placed the brake light switch incorrectly. Anyone have a pic of a properly installed brake light switch. Thanks in advance

 

[rusty1161]

This post has a pic that might help http://powerstrokearmy.com/forums/showpost.php?p=665002&postcount=104

Rusty

 

[powerstrokinfirefighter]

That might work. I'll give that a shot tomorrow

 

[powerstrokinfirefighter]

Problem solved, thanks guys