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master cylinder for brake

Old Jul 15, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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so when i go to brake i have pressure but then the pedal goes straigh to the floor.
at first i was thinking my brakes just need to be bleed.
but even when the car is off the brake pedal has pressure for about 2-3 seconds then loses all of its pressure and goes straight to the floor.
now he said it might be my brake master cylinder.
anyone have prior experience with this?
any good places to pick up a new master cylinder for a cheap price

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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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On a hot day and old brake fluid, pedal will sink a bit. Check the vacuum hose from intake manifold to brake master on the firewall for leaks.
Old Jul 18, 2010 | 07:45 AM
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Check for leaks first. If you have a blown line/no fluid it'll bottom the pedal out.
Old Jul 20, 2010 | 12:13 PM
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My buddy had the same problem on his 95. He replaced his brake master cylinder and put a Type R brake Booster just cuz he wanted to. Fixed the problem.

If your interested i have a brake master cylinder... you can have it for $20.... Its JDM used. PM me or
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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ive replaced my master cylinder my pedal slowly would press to the ground id have to pump it at times to stop abruptly and on a hill i had to pump it all the time (standard car would roll)
Old Jul 22, 2010 | 12:25 AM
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yea so it could be the master brake cylinder eh.
well im going to my buddies shop this week because i couldnt stop in time for a red light and had to go through it.
luckily it was 2 in the morning lol
Old Jul 22, 2010 | 08:09 AM
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Master cylinder; make sure you put in good brake fluid too. So many people neglect the fluid. It does make a big difference, especially if you're a spirited driver/drive on the track.
Old Jul 28, 2010 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by vinnierap
My buddy had the same problem on his 95. He replaced his brake master cylinder and put a Type R brake Booster just cuz he wanted to. Fixed the problem.

If your interested i have a brake master cylinder... you can have it for $20.... Its JDM used. PM me or
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Do you still have the brake cylinder?
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Jman85
Do you still have the brake cylinder?
Ya I still got it... Im away for the weekend but I'll be back for Tuesday if you want... Let me know
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 11:54 PM
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yea got my master cylinder changed and some synthetic brake fluid.
stops on a ------- dime now!!!
Old Aug 2, 2010 | 03:22 AM
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MBC change it may be do a upgrade to itr coz its bigger good luck !
Old Aug 7, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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Just curious I just changed my pads and need to Top off my fluid, I have no idea what is in there is it ok just to use any brand of DOT 3? Or is there anything I should check first?
Old Aug 7, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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DOT 3 or even DOT 4is what you need for tegs. But get DOT 3.
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