Replacing brake master cylinder (very short)

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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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Replacing brake master cylinder (very short)

my pedal goes, nice and firm, then creeps down....

considering i haven't lost any fluid over 8months. i think it's the master cylinder seals.

is there anything special I have to keep in mind when replacing the master cylinder??? (never done a car with ABS)

I couldn't find it in the garage

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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 02:44 PM
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That's completely normal for cars with power brakes.
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by roof2006
That's completely normal for cars with power brakes.
uhh, really? becuz i know how boost/noboost feels like...
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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Nope. Just bench bleed it, throw it on and bleed the brakes all 4 corners.

You don't need a scan tool or anything.
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by SpiderX1016
Nope. Just bench bleed it, throw it on and bleed the brakes all 4 corners.

You don't need a scan tool or anything.

so i can just drain, unhook the 2 lines, undo the bolts on the booster, and done?
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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 4drviper
so i can just drain, unhook the 2 lines, undo the bolts on the booster, and done?
Basically, yep.
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by SpiderX1016
Basically, yep.
coooooooooooool thanks
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 05:51 AM
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You'll have to bleed your brakes as he said above.
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 4drviper
so i can just drain, unhook the 2 lines, undo the bolts on the booster, and done?
Ive done this twice.

MAKE SURE, you remove the old rod seal/gasket
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