Brake Pedal and Bracket, Brake Booster and Brake Master Cylinder: Removal

CAUTION: Replacement of nuts and bolts: Various thread-locking devices are used on nuts and bolts throughout the vehicle. These devices restrict the number of times a nut or bolt can be used.

CAUTION: Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work, with clean water.

Position vehicle on a four-post lift.
Open engine compartment and fit paint work protection covers to fenders.
Disconnect battery ground cable (IMPORTANT, see BATTERY GROUND CABLE for further information).
Disconnect stop lamp switch connector.
- Move carpet.
- Disconnect electrical connector.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Stop Lamp Switch Connector
Disconnect low-level warning connector from master cylinder.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Low-Level Warning Connector From Master Cylinder
Disconnect vacuum pipe from brake booster.
1. Disconnect pipe.
2. Remove and discard seal.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Vacuum Pipe From Brake Booster
Position absorbent cloth underneath master cylinder to collect brake fluid spillage.
Disconnect brake tubes from master cylinder.
- Install plugs to brake tubes and master cylinder ports.
  
  Fig 4: Disconnecting Brake Tubes From Master Cylinder
Remove windshield wiper arm and blade assembly for access.
Remove plenum cover for access. Refer to COWL PANEL GRILLE .
Remove pedal housing, brake booster and master cylinder assembly from vehicle.
- Remove nuts and bolts.
- Remove assembly from vehicle.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Pedal Housing Assembly
Remove and discard gasket from pedal housing.

Fig 6: Removing Gasket From Pedal Housing
Clean components and mating surfaces.