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Is the master cylinder (brakes) on 2wd the same as 4wd?

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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 06:45 PM
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I've been running a 2wd sapphire for a week now that I bought to use or another project, gave a lift to the mother in law and she got more than she bargained for.
As we approached a corner there was a truck on our side of the road, so I went for the brakes and there was nothing. Luckily I managed to get down the side of it with a bit of curb jumpin :-(
Got it back to the shop and started from the back front as there was a little effort from the front.
There was no fluid getting to the rear callipers. 7joins later I traced it to a faulty master cylinder.
I have a spare but it's miles away at a mates and mines a 2wd. Anyone know if they are the same before I travel all that way?
Thanks for any help

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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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I think the reservoir is on opposite side on 4wd but not sure if they are interchangeable, sure someone will have better info
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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No, they are different.

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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by daz1968
I think the reservoir is on opposite side on 4wd but not sure if they are interchangeable, sure someone will have better info
Must be I have a 4x4 on my 2wd as it allows more room for for a bigger Turbo.
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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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They may well be interchangable, but they are not the same.

I am pretty sure though, 2WD is the same as another ABS model? (Dojj to the rescue please )

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Old Nov 23, 2012 | 04:37 PM
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thats greatthankyou, i do have spare brake pipes from a 4x4 for under the bonnet too so will get it and get on with swappimg all the bits! thanks to all!!!
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