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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Brooklinite
Mine was dry.
Mine is also, just checked yesterday afternoon. I should be getting my date coded new master cylinder in the mail hopefully by Friday. Once received, I will carefully bench bleed it, then install it. Checked out proportioning valve and is looks brand new and I know it is functional. Lines going in and out of the valve are not leaking either. I will keep everyone here updated on my results as soon as I am completely finished with this during the weekend. thanks

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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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Well, I finished with my work, and replacing the master cylinder was the ticket. I bench bled it, then installed it, and bled the 4 wheels with speed bleeders attached and using a special speed bleeder bag and hose purchased from speedbleeder.com, after starting it, I got a rock hard pedal with about an inch of play. Test drove and everythings fine, no leaks afterwards either. I didnt have to rebuild the left rear caliper. I did test the older master cylinder once it was out of the car with the bench bleeding process and it still bubbled in the rear part of it. SO it was worth buying the new one. I will rebuild the old one myself and use it as a spare. later guys, and thanks for your help!!



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Old Apr 5, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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I'm glad it all worked out for you man. Good work.
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