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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 03:36 PM
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So my vette is leaking brake fluid from between the master cylinder and the booster... Is this an easy fix? Is there a gasket on that contact surface?
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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rebuild the master cylinder or replace it--and soon--the fluid will screw up the p/b unit.
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rebuild the master cylinder or replace it--and soon--the fluid will screw up the p/b unit.

figures. Gah my car is falling apart (if you havent noticed all my other threads)
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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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Master cylinders are cheap and pretty easy to replace. Make sure you bench bleed the new one before you install it.
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Are you sure it's leaking there?

Often times it leaks from the cap, bad gasket, bailing wires not tight enough, or top mating surface of mc not smooth.

Also check all your line connections, fluid will leak down and to the rear. Wipe it clean and check again.

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Old Aug 19, 2010 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Vetteaddiction
Are you sure it's leaking there?

Often times it leaks from the cap, bad gasket, bailing wires not tight enough, or top mating surface of mc not smooth.

Also check all your line connections, fluid will leak down and to the rear. Wipe it clean and check again.

Chris
Make sure you check here before you go any further Ed
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Hey Ben. Mike told me to loosen the MC nuts and pull the MC forward without disturbing the brake lines. Look behind the MC and see if wet at back of bore in MC. mike...
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Hey Ben. Mike told me to loosen the MC nuts and pull the MC forward without disturbing the brake lines. Look behind the MC and see if wet at back of bore in MC. mike...
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