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01-17-2004, 10:28 PM
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Got Horsepower?
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master cylinder leak
my master cylinder is leaking at the back. can i wait a couple months to replace it or do i need to fix it now?
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01-17-2004, 10:32 PM
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driving a truck with faulty brakes is a dangerous affair they won't get better only worse and could fail completely at any time REMEMBER THAT WHEN YOU SEE A SCHOOL BUS
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01-17-2004, 10:54 PM
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Watch out for your cornhole !
 
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One at the parts store will cost less than 20 bucks. Don't be cheap and risk killing somebody's family with bad brakes.
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01-17-2004, 11:01 PM
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Formerly yellow72custom
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Buy a new master cylinder.
$20 or less as stated above, and only takes 30 minutes to install. You don't want to drive anywhere with bad brakes. BTW, don't forget to bench bleed the MC. It should have instructions with it.
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01-17-2004, 11:03 PM
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A-Adam A-Adam
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Fix It!
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01-17-2004, 11:07 PM
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Spend a few more $$ and get a new, not a rebuilt. I had 2 rebuilt ones on my truck....lasted a few years. The new one is still going strong after 5+ years.
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01-17-2004, 11:41 PM
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Better fix it now.
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01-17-2004, 11:56 PM
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Robert Olson Transport
 
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ya know this kind of reminds me of that joke thread where the guy had no electricity and called the computer company to find out why his computer wasnt working...... if you really have to ask if you need to fix faulty breaks........
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01-18-2004, 02:00 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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While it is true that it needs to be replaced, and if you have 20 bucks, I say do it now....but I will go out on a limb and say I have driven a number of vehicles (including my 69 GMC) with the master leaking out the back for up to a year with absolutly no problems at all.
leagal disclaimer...I am in no way shape or form recomending you do this though...but in a pinch.... |
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01-18-2004, 02:24 AM
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If the truck in question is a power brake truck, avoid driving it any longer than needed. If by chance the rear seal is dumping fluid into the booster it will weaken and possibly cause the diaphram in the booster to start leaking, causing lessened assist given by the booster.
and as I tell my customer's, "it's a b!tch when they don't go,,,,,,But it's a mother when they won't stop!" ........................."but it's your children, your life, and your decision"
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01-18-2004, 03:25 PM
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You can do it all in a day..............better not delay........
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01-18-2004, 08:20 PM
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Got Horsepower?
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where can i buy a good new master cylinder for $20? will a stock one work alright when i add rear disc brakes?
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2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4 inch lift, 35" Toyo MT's on Ultra wheels, P-Pump Conversion, AFE intake, Fass, 5 inch exhaust, Pyro,Boost,and Fuel pressure guages, and a whole bunch of other stuff "The Money Pit" SOLD-71 Chevy C10 long bed- 2/4 drop-- 350,th400, Edelbrock performer RPM intake,Edelbrock 600 CFM carb,Crower 240 cam,port and polish,Dynomax headers,HEI ignition,dual 2.5 inch exhaust with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers |
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01-18-2004, 08:35 PM
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auto zone...
http://www1.autozone.com/servlet/UiB...n=viewHomePage you will need a ajustable pro-valve... just a thought...thats what i had to do to my 85 with wilwood rear disc... 
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01-18-2004, 08:44 PM
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mine cost 17 bucks at autozone. i say that you should replace while they still work!
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01-18-2004, 08:53 PM
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Got Horsepower?
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i'll replace it as soon as i can
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2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins, 4 inch lift, 35" Toyo MT's on Ultra wheels, P-Pump Conversion, AFE intake, Fass, 5 inch exhaust, Pyro,Boost,and Fuel pressure guages, and a whole bunch of other stuff "The Money Pit" SOLD-71 Chevy C10 long bed- 2/4 drop-- 350,th400, Edelbrock performer RPM intake,Edelbrock 600 CFM carb,Crower 240 cam,port and polish,Dynomax headers,HEI ignition,dual 2.5 inch exhaust with Flowmaster 50 series mufflers |
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