Hi guys, going to attempt something silly,,, Going to try and get the engine out with out removing the brake booster..
Has anyone done it?

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I would suggest it is not possible through the top but only by dropping the engine and subframe?
Whats the reason? Hate bleeding the brakes? My wife will agree

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1969 Cooper "S"
1967 Mini Deluxe
1973 Clubman Van (the fleet spare)
1978 ex 1275 LS ("Wizard" Eaton Supercharged)
2015 HSV GenF GTS(occasional drive & tow car)
2019 MINI F55 Cooper S

Depends, if you have the two lines to go to the booster as braided hose, you could remove it without disconnecting it, otherwise I'd say its a bit tricky.

the pipes are quite "pliable" & will "usually" cope with a slight bending, so you can often take the mounting braket bolts out & lft the booster away leaving the pipes all bolted up, then just rest the booster ontop of a decent comfy rag on the guard or wiper panel

we`ve done it this way heaps over the years, but only occasionally we get the odd rusty brake-pipe & they can crack,,, then you just have to change it over anyways, & beter to find it crack now than later anyways

it`s easy enough, just be gentle

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

If you incorporate two rubber hoses (like the ones from the rear radius arms) into the pipes, it can be done. I don't see why they need to braided?

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Brett Nicholson
Greendale (near Ballan) VIC.
1971 Morris Mini Moke
1966 Austin Mini
1965 Morris Mini Traveller
1973 LR Series 3 88
2007 LR Freelander 2

I just beant mine up over the wing, worked perfectly and went back into place without an issue, you do need to be delicate with the bending though

Yeah brand new pipes and they are alll the way over to the left, so it should work.... Thanks guys!

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I'd only be going braided to try and reduce flex in the lines for better pedal feel, they shouldn't be copping stones up there so damage won't be a problem.

Yes, that makes sense Harley.

Cheers,

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Brett Nicholson
Greendale (near Ballan) VIC.
1971 Morris Mini Moke
1966 Austin Mini
1965 Morris Mini Traveller
1973 LR Series 3 88
2007 LR Freelander 2