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Old 02-10-2026, 06:34 PM
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Default Brake booster installation

I have a 1965 Bonneville and I just had the brake booster rebuilt and I am trying to put it back in the car but I'm struggling getting the 4 studs through the firewall. Between the two panels and the spacers which are floating around a bit then the brace for the brake pedal all lining up is testing me. Are there any secrets to getting all the pieces lined up with the four studs?

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Old 02-10-2026, 07:12 PM
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Maybe get some larger diameter disposable plastic drinking straws, cut them down to 3, 4, 5 and 6" lengths and slit them enough to get them to fit the booster studs. Feed the longest one first, then second, etc.

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Old 02-10-2026, 09:16 PM
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I recently installed a booster in a 66 Bonneville. I needed a second person, (helper), to manipulate the bracketing inside the car to allow everything to slide into position. It was a little challenging. I was unable to get it through all the layers myself from under the hood.

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Old 02-10-2026, 09:37 PM
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That's a good idea!

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