soontobeLS1

I can see it's a matter of just drilling out the restriction. But the parts I need to know is what else (sorta mechanically challenged).

I see it's the only steel braided line on the driver side. Do I have to jack up the car and go underneath?

Or, can I just reach down and unbolt it....Will fluid leak out? Do I have to drain and re-fill system? Is the fluid run in with the brake fluid?

Do I have to take the line out of the engine compartment, or can I reach it from the top of the engine bay...

Any help would be appreciated...I think it's time, as my pedal feels messed when I go WOT.

Thx, much appreciated.

MeentSS02

iTrader: (11)

You will need to remove the master cylinder, but this article pretty much sums it all up:

http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...sity/index.htm

I'd recommend removing the driver's side seat in addition to all of the under-steering wheel paneling to make it easier to crawl up under there. You can get the master cylinder out from the top, but skinny, long arms help.

You'll need to get the car up in the air to get to the quick disconnect for the master -> slave connection - a little fluid will come out, but not much. When you remove the line, you'll lose a good amount of fluid. This means you'll be rebleeding the whole system. Use a DOT 3 or 4 fluid, but not a DOT 5 (not compatible).

Xtnct00WS6

iTrader: (8)

I think I used dot 4 when I bled clutch. Why would dot 5 not be compatible? Doesn't it just have a higher boiling point?

Thanks

98 Raptor TA

iTrader: (9)

Dot 5 is silicone based, it will not mix with any other type of brake fluid. I've heard its bad for ABS brake systems as well.

MeentSS02

iTrader: (11)

That's a no on the DOT 5, but I've read that DOT 5.1 is compatible.

Hugger Z

iTrader: (4)

Yes DOT 5.1 was made to be compatible. DOT 5 is a different chemical make-up and will not play nicely with your current seals and o-rings.

Firechikn

iTrader: (15)

Pulling the slave out = not too bad, reinstalling the slave = large PITA. +1 on the small arms and hands help. If you have a friend on the inside of the car help you line up the U bolt when reinstalling, that helps. I almost removed the brake booster, it was that bad. HAHA good luck. I love F bodys.

MeentSS02

iTrader: (11)

You must have meant the master cylinder (instead of the slave you wrote) - because pulling everything to get to the slave is a PITA no matter how you look at it.