Removing Brake Master Cylinder, 2.4 Spider

[abarth4]

Happy (early) New Year! I'm faced with removing the brake master cylinder on my 2.4 spider so I can replace/rebuild it. I was hoping that I could sneak it out by only removing the steering wheel and steering column and drivers seat. That's now done and it looks do-able, but access is very limited and I'm not able to get at least one of the hydraulic lines loose from the master cylinder. So, it looks like the pedal box/booster assembly will have to come out since I need to get the master cylinder assembly on the workbench. Anybody have any tips before I embark on my journey? Thanks in advance!
P.S. For some reason the picture comes out rotated 90 degrees in the preview. I think if you click on it, it moves to the correct orientation. It's hard to see, but access to the hydraulic lines is very limited... compounded by the fact that at least one is frozen to the master cylinder adapter...

Access with Steering Column Removed

[Dario]

Hi, I got mine out (from a coupe, but same location) without removing the pedal box. Do you have a special brake line wrench? Mine was short enough to fit in the limited space. If your's is too long, you might need to modify it. It was long ago, but I still winch at the bruised knuckles and skin I lost in the process... The good news is that the rebuild is easy and worked well. Good luck!

[abarth4]

Yes, I've got the needed flare nut wrenches... so far I've been able to free two of the connections. One I haven't tried yet, one I have been unable to get free.... but I've still got a few tricks up my sleeve. Thanks for the tip on not having to remove the pedal box. The steering column is pretty easy peasy... just like my Fiat 124 spider actually! I'll try to post up progress as it becomes available.
Charlie