Leaking master cylinder...

Post by **Cossie** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 7:07 pm

Just noticed my master cylinder is leaking brake fluid from the joint with the servo. Anyone know if you can get a seal kit for them, or if there is a single seal that I can replace?

Its a 89 maverick TD42.

Post by **GQ4.8coilcab** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 11:36 am

Take it off and pull it apart, have alook at everything, if you can see a seal damaged, im sure you can replace it. If its somthing serious buy another one

Post by **tankekwee1972** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 11:50 am

Paid $380 for a recond one 5 months ago because couldn't get a newie ($420).

Post by **turps** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 12:52 pm

goto Nissan and buy a rebuild kit. Only about $50-60 bucks.
It comes with piston, rubber spring and c clip.

There may also be a scratch down the inside of the bore. I had this also so spent another 50bucks at the brake shop and they had the bore honed out and a stainless sleeve inserted. Works well so far.

Post by **Area54** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 1:04 pm

You can get a seal kit from nissan or a brake shop. The factory don't reccomend honing the original without sleeving, but I have seen quite a few honed out and re kitted, with no loss in fluid or failures. Can be easily done at home with fine grade stones and some lube.

Post by **GQ4.8coilcab** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 2:24 pm

i got plenty of lube u can have

Post by **CRUSHU** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 3:51 pm

i have a brand new nissan master cyl for sale, if you want.

Post by **Cossie** » Mon Jul 11, 2005 6:34 pm

GQ4.8coilcab wrote:i got plenty of lube u can have

Think I'll pass on that (but thank anyway!)

I'll chase down a seal kit for it this week then pull it off over the weekend (the master cylinder that is!!!) and have a ganders.

cheers guys

ps CRUSHU how much do you want for it in case mine is beyond repair?

Post by **skippy's GQ** » Tue Jul 12, 2005 7:12 pm

Paid $380 for a recond one 5 months ago because couldn't get a newie ($420).

I just bought a new brake master cyclinder for $50

came with new resevior and cap from Global spares.

your getting ripped of if you paying that much

Post by **Cossie** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 7:43 pm

skippy's GQ wrote:
Paid $380 for a recond one 5 months ago because couldn't get a newie ($420).
I just bought a new brake master cyclinder for $50 came with new resevior and cap from Global spares.

your getting ripped of if you paying that much

much cheapness! I'll do some ringing round this week and find out whats what.

Post by **turps** » Wed Jul 13, 2005 10:53 pm

Even came with a cap good work.
I just need the cap though.

Post by **tankekwee1972** » Thu Jul 14, 2005 12:08 am

skippy's GQ wrote:
Paid $380 for a recond one 5 months ago because couldn't get a newie ($420).
I just bought a new brake master cyclinder for $50 came with new resevior and cap from Global spares.

your getting ripped of if you paying that much

Oh well... that's life.... the GQ has been sold anyway.

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