For this you will need a ratchet, sockets, a cyphen of some sort, a bucket to put the brake fluid in, a new master cylinder, and some wrenches as well as flare wrenches if you have them for the brake line fittings. If not, A box end wrench should work fine.
I am working on a 73 baja bug here, it's a pretty simple set up. First, siphon your fluid from your reservoir and put it in your container. Then remove your wires for your brake lights. And you can also remove the fitting that holds your wires to use on your new cylinder. You'll need it in order to have brake lights and not leak fluid. Next, pull your reservoir lines off of your master cylinder. Careful, these will still have fluid in them. Now loosen your brake lines, these will also still have fluid so keep rags and your container handy. Now loosen the bolts holding your master cylinder. On here, it's just two bolts by the brake pedal size 13mm socket or wrench. Remove these, careful not to drop the metal bolt sleeves if you are working on a volkswagen like I am. Then pull the master cylinder off of the push Rod to remove it. Now get your new master cylinder mounted. You may have to make new brake lines. If you do, refer to my earlier post on flaring brake lines. Once you're all hooked up with brake lines, Put new fluid in and bleed your brakes. If you are unsure on how to do it, look for a video or post online for instructions. I will do a video later about bleeding brakes though. Hope this helps. 
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