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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 02:08 PM
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Hey guys im upgrading brakes and putting a new master cyl and booster on. i have the 4 nuts removed from inside and the pin from the brake pedal but its still hung up. ideas?
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 03:18 PM
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As long as the bolts are removed, it should just pull free. Mine was a bear too, as it had rusted to the firewall and was glued on, maybe same for yours? I gave it a hail mary with a prybar and it popped off. YMMV.
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Originally Posted by dieselmiata
As long as the bolts are removed, it should just pull free. Mine was a bear too, as it had rusted to the firewall and was glued on, maybe same for yours? I gave it a hail mary with a prybar and it popped off. YMMV.
thats what i ended up doing. i got it.
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Sweet.
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Sweet.
pry bar ftw
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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faggy miata broment. :P
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Old Jan 14, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Track
faggy miata broment. :P
i gave it an ultimatum, come loose and love it long time. and if it doesn't, i was going to sell her.
she listened, and i got it taken off the car.
Old Jan 14, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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Perfect time for a BFH.

Sadly, I spent $90 in HD gift cards this weekend and still don't have a BFH.
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Originally Posted by curly
Perfect time for a BFH.

Sadly, I spent $90 in HD gift cards this weekend and still don't have a BFH.
i couldnt get the 15lb sledge in there or i would have. had to settle for the 6lb ball pin



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