Brake Booster - CAPRI, Cougar, Ltd, Marquis, Mustang & THUNDERBIRD With 3.8L Or 5.0L Engine: Removal
- Working in engine compartment, remove air cleaner from carburetor on all engines, and disconnect battery. Disconnect manifold vacuum hose from booster check valve. Remove brake lines from primary and secondary outlet ports of master cylinder.
- Remove 2 nuts attaching master cylinder to brake booster assembly, and remove master cylinder. Working inside vehicle below dash, remove stoplight switch wiring connector from switch. Remove hairpin retainer and outer nylon washer from pedal pin.
- Slide stoplight switch off brake pedal pin just far enough for outer arm to clear pin. Remove switch. Avoid damaging switch during removal. Remove booster-to-dash panel fasteners.
- On vehicles equipped with speed control, remove and set aside control amplifier which is mounted to lower outboard booster stud. Slide booster push rod, bushing, and inner nylon washer off brake pedal pin.
- Inside engine compartment, move booster forward until booster studs clear dash panel, then rotate front of booster inboard (toward engine), and remove booster by raising up until clear.