Brake Master Cylinder
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- Diesel Freak
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Brake Master Cylinder
Looking to replace my brake master cylinder, it has a slight leak from one of the rear brake line attachment at the main cylinder. Noticed lots of different manufacturers. Prices range from $35 to $200, nothing special no ABS, just a 1986 1.6 Diesel. I was told not to buy a remanufactured but that is probably all that is out there. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Re: Brake Master Cylinder
Personally, I have done very well with Oreilly auto parts rebuilds in my Mk. II's. I have never had one go "bad" or be "bad" out of the box. I probably have 4 cars with them on as well speak. They give life-time warranty. Keep your receipt.
Understand that I swap brake fluid every two years on everything. I practice preventive maintenance and it works.
Everybody always has "stories" to tell and that is mine.
I used one of the receipts to put one in my friend's car when he was visiting as well That was three years ago and he is doing fine. I also do very well with their starters on the Mk. II's....never had a problem.
Understand that I swap brake fluid every two years on everything. I practice preventive maintenance and it works.
Everybody always has "stories" to tell and that is mine.
I used one of the receipts to put one in my friend's car when he was visiting as well That was three years ago and he is doing fine. I also do very well with their starters on the Mk. II's....never had a problem.
Re: Brake Master Cylinder
Just wondering, have you tried tightening the the nut to stop the leak?diesel freak wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2018 11:13 am Looking to replace my brake master cylinder, it has a slight leak from one of the rear brake line attachment at the main cylinder. Noticed lots of different manufacturers. Prices range from $35 to $200, nothing special no ABS, just a 1986 1.6 Diesel. I was told not to buy a remanufactured but that is probably all that is out there. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
81' Scirocco 1.6D (conversion)
86 Golf 1.6D
85' 300TD
86 Golf 1.6D
85' 300TD
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- Diesel Freak
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Re: Brake Master Cylinder
Tried tightening the flange nut but am afraid of stripping the head with too much force. Anyone know what the torque setting would be on a brake line flare nut? Will check O'Reileys out and see what they are offering.
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Re: Brake Master Cylinder
Does it matter what bore I buy. I noticed some have a 20 inch bore while others have a 13/16 inch bore?
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yea, you gotta have a line or crowsfoot wrench to mess those brake fittings.
Worse case for me (if they're already stripping) is to get a good pair of vice grips - cut a small notch in the teeth so it grabs like a wrench.
Worse case for me (if they're already stripping) is to get a good pair of vice grips - cut a small notch in the teeth so it grabs like a wrench.
81' Scirocco 1.6D (conversion)
86 Golf 1.6D
85' 300TD
86 Golf 1.6D
85' 300TD
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- Diesel Freak
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Re: Brake Master Cylinder
bought a TRW New for 20 dollars shipped. Googled TRW and they were in the space race in there beginnings. hope it all works out.