I'm about to change out my master cylinder. Is it as eays as it looks? Any pitfalls I should look out for? Thanks Greg
Brake Master cylinder
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Well easy is a relative term. You'll want to use a flare nut wrench on the lines and have the ability to bleed the brakes. The only other thing for me was that my MC was frozen to the booster and took about 40min of wrangling to free it. Don't forget to pick up some bench bleeding supplies (barbs and tubes) if your new MC doesn't come with one.
If you're taking the booster out to clean it up, it's a pretty tight fit. You'll most likely need to be able to bleed the ABS or take it to someone after who can do it. Perhaps it's possible to get it out without removing some of the ABS hard lines, but I couldn't.
If you're taking the booster out to clean it up, it's a pretty tight fit. You'll most likely need to be able to bleed the ABS or take it to someone after who can do it. Perhaps it's possible to get it out without removing some of the ABS hard lines, but I couldn't.
It's a fairly easy DIY. Some say no need to bench bleed the master, I always do. I have worked on several different cars brake systems and the NSX is the hardest to get the air out of - by far. I finally bought speed bleeders and they worked the best for me. The ABS shouldn't be an issue, but if you haven't bled the system with new fluid in a while you should. The pre 1997 systems are especially prone to problems usually caused by old fluid and lack of usage (you need to execise the ABS atleast monthly).
Good Luck and Happy Motoring!
Good Luck and Happy Motoring!
20 minutes to remove and replace.
12 beer for you and your friend to bleed the brakes after replacement.
12 beer for you and your friend to bleed the brakes after replacement.
Thanks Guys it's in and working
