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Old May 24, 2005 | 01:28 AM
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Tips for Master Cylinder Replacement

Just wondering if anybody has any useful tips or info for brake master cylinder replacement? I've done one before but it was a vaccum assist brake system with the help of somebody much older and wiser in mechanics than me. My cousin & and I will be replacing mine Wednesday morning so any help/advice would be appreciated.

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Old May 24, 2005 | 07:29 AM
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Best to bench bleed the cylinder if you can. Otherwise, be careful of getting air in the lines. DON'T get any fluid on your painted surfaces.
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Old May 24, 2005 | 07:48 AM
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What he said.
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Old May 24, 2005 | 09:38 AM
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If you have ABS it's wise to get a manual. The bleeding procedure is a bit different than what you would think.
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Old May 24, 2005 | 10:25 AM
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Originally posted by Smokee
Best to bench bleed the cylinder if you can. Otherwise, be careful of getting air in the lines. DON'T get any fluid on your painted surfaces.
Was hoping not to have to ask this. How do you Bench Bleed? Its been a few years since I did that other MC.
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Old May 24, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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If you have ABS it's wise to get a manual. The bleeding procedure is a bit different than what you would think.
Hey Bill......being a 97.......wouldn't it only be rear ABS if anything? I'm not sure, how do I check?
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