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Brake booster leak
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 6:01 pm
by n_dorphin
Hey guys,
My 89 has just started loosing brake fluid.
It is leaking out from between the brake booster and the metal pole that hold the fluid reservoir.
Do I need to replace both items?
Thanks
Posted: Sun Jul 26, 2009 9:31 pm
by steverisingsun
Just the master cylinder
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:31 pm
by hudson44
steverisingsun wrote:Just the master cylinder
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Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 7:33 pm
by n_dorphin
What part is that?
Sorry for another stupid question....
Jason
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:14 pm
by hudson44
n_dorphin wrote:What part is that?
Sorry for another stupid question....
Jason
Its the main cylinder with the fluid reservoir on top and with pipes hanging out of it. Without sounding rude, if you don't know what it is i would not attempt to change it yourself as it will need bleeding afterwards.
Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:50 pm
by bakerboy
yeah, just the MC not too hard to replace and will cost bout 150 for a new one
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 8:04 am
by n_dorphin
Thanks guys,
Any tips/tricks for replacing MC?
Will get one today.
Thanks
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 9:54 am
by n_dorphin
Hey Guys,
Just found you can get rebuild kits for Master Cyliders....
Anybody done this before? Hard?
Thanks
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:50 pm
by hudson44
Its not that hard, howvever on a vehicle of that age the cylinder wall may be pitted and require honing. If you plan on keeping it then i would recommend you have it re-buit professionally or get a new one.
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2009 7:01 pm
by -Scott-
Personally, I go for stainless sleeved cylinders, where possible.
As for hard? I've rebuilt motors, installed a body lift, replaced my front diff, re-built carbies, done carby conversions and converted a carb car to EFI - but I've never had success bleeding brakes - go figure.
I take brake problems to a professional.