Brake Master Cylinder Replacement - New or Used?
11-27-2011, 04:25 PM
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Brake Master Cylinder Replacement - New or Used?
The brake master cylinder on my '91 C2 is "sticking", i.e. it feels like I have to press past a resistance point before I can apply brakes. I think I read somewhere that this could be due to new brake fluid and old seals not always mixing well.
Would like your opinion - should I replace the master with a new one ($,1,500) or a used one from one of the reliable sources? Is there are a rebuild kit out there somewhere I may have overlooked?
Thank you.
Would like your opinion - should I replace the master with a new one ($,1,500) or a used one from one of the reliable sources? Is there are a rebuild kit out there somewhere I may have overlooked?
Thank you.
11-27-2011, 04:49 PM
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That's it, exactly. Light braking only. It feels like you have to get past some initial resistance and then everything is fine. Makes smooth braking in city traffic a little harder because I have to hit the brake harder than I should and then have to ease off - hope my convoluted description makes sense.
I started after a brake fluid flush replacing very old fluid from a previous owner.
Glad I am not the only one with this but would really like to avoid spending crazy money for a new m/c.
Looks like rebuild is a viable option
I started after a brake fluid flush replacing very old fluid from a previous owner.
Glad I am not the only one with this but would really like to avoid spending crazy money for a new m/c.
Looks like rebuild is a viable option
12-22-2011, 08:26 AM
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I have a brand new one for half that price
12-22-2011, 10:53 AM
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I don't think I'd buy used for that component. Rock Auto (no affiliation) has a series of options from 'send yours in for reconditioning' ($50-$80, depending on model) to $500-$650 for new.
12-22-2011, 11:41 AM
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I have heard rumors that they are rebuildable, however, not according to Porsche and I don't know a of a "Kit" to do it. People just seem to try and match up some new seals for their exsiting master.
It does seem like rediculous money for a master.
It does seem like rediculous money for a master.
12-22-2011, 11:47 AM
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WRT the Rock Auto rebuild operation, these are done by Cardone which is a big rebuilder of halfshafts. Presumably, they know what they're doing and at the price you're not risking much; what's $50 if you're looking at $1500 for a new master from the dealer?
