Brake master cylinder problem?
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Brake master cylinder problem?
Relating to the car in my picture. Brakes generally work well enough, but driving in the rain yesterday I found I was unable to lock up the wheels when I tried.
There were also times on track when my brake pedal goes to the floor but not locking-up or activating the abs. It wasn't that much of a problem as I was still out-braking other cars.
I guess it could be air in the system but it doesn't seem to get worse when hot. I bled them myself when changing calipers etc but I have since read that you shouldn't push the pedal past its normal travel when you bleed them as it can damage the seals in the master cylinder - wondering if this is what I've done.
If so, is it an easy swap?> - Disconnect reservoir and then unbolt it from the servo? or is there more to it?
Thanks in advance
There were also times on track when my brake pedal goes to the floor but not locking-up or activating the abs. It wasn't that much of a problem as I was still out-braking other cars.
I guess it could be air in the system but it doesn't seem to get worse when hot. I bled them myself when changing calipers etc but I have since read that you shouldn't push the pedal past its normal travel when you bleed them as it can damage the seals in the master cylinder - wondering if this is what I've done.
If so, is it an easy swap?> - Disconnect reservoir and then unbolt it from the servo? or is there more to it?
Thanks in advance
Last edited by _Jimmy_; 15-11-2015 at 11:30 AM.
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You might want to try srf dot 5 fluid and see if that makes any difference, if it doesn't then you are going to need to investigate and refurb or replace the master as you suspect.
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Hmm, refurbing is an option depending on what's involved.
New cylinders are around £170, used ones are about £25 plus, but that could be knackered too.
Think the fluid is fine as it was changed this year.
New cylinders are around £170, used ones are about £25 plus, but that could be knackered too.
Think the fluid is fine as it was changed this year.
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