Does the brake master cylinder have to be removed with the vacuum booster, or can it be removed by itself?

2001 BMW 525I
90,000 MILES
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JOHN THATCHER
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master cylinder is bad.
Oct 31, 2011 at 12:12 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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They are two seperate parts.
Oct 31, 2011 at 12:19 PM
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JOHN THATCHER
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I know they are 2 separate parts. Do they have to be removed together, or individually? There does not seem to be enough room to pull the master cylinder from the booster on my vehicle.


Oct 31, 2011 at 12:28 PM
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