C3 Tech/Performance V8 Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Basic Tech and Maintenance for the C3 Corvette
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

1982 Master Cylinder

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 26, 2011 | 04:16 PM
  #1  
Steve144's Avatar
Steve144
Thread Starter
5th Gear
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Default 1982 Master Cylinder

How much break fluid do i need to buy to install a new master cylinder?
Reply
Old May 26, 2011 | 04:37 PM
  #2  
MelWff's Avatar
MelWff
Race Director
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 18,736
Likes: 2,582
Default

buy 2 bottles
Reply
Old May 26, 2011 | 09:26 PM
  #3  
terry82's Avatar
terry82
Le Mans Master
25 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 6,664
Likes: 162
From: columbia city in
Default

you will have to bench bleed it then you have to bleed the brakes at each corner.2 large bottles.
Reply
Old May 27, 2011 | 01:21 AM
  #4  
pepegriffo's Avatar
pepegriffo
Instructor
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
From: arlington texas
Default

Two bottles to start with. Hope no air gets into the lines. Buy a pressure bleeder.

Pepe
Reply
Old May 27, 2011 | 11:27 AM
  #5  
79L48's Avatar
79L48
Pro
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 528
Likes: 9
From: Grand Rapids Michigan
Default

I bought a gallon. Used half... so 2 bottles.
Reply
Old May 27, 2011 | 02:49 PM
  #6  
hugie82's Avatar
hugie82
Safety Car
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,652
Likes: 49
From: Bridgewater nj
Default

I did mine yesterday, it took a little more than a half of quart. Make sure you bleed the lines coming off the M/C I was shocked the master cylinder only cost $28 from Rock Auto
Reply
Old May 27, 2011 | 08:36 PM
  #7  
blue427's Avatar
blue427
Burning Brakes
20 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,150
Likes: 154
Default

you usually don't have to bleed the system when you change the m.c.,just bench bleed the m.c. put it on and tickle the brake pedal.Any air will come to the top.should be good to go.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To 1982 Master Cylinder





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:43 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE