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leaking master cylinder out of cap
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04/09/09 01:24 PM
04/09/09 01:24 PM
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I installed a new master cylinder and booster on my dart. Im noticing after I get done driving it that the master is pushing brake fluid out of the cap? I also have a pretty low pedal with good wheel cylinders and calipers as well as no air in the system. Anyone got any ideas what the problem is
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Re: leaking master cylinder out of cap
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04/09/09 03:55 PM
04/09/09 03:55 PM
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check to make sure rubber seal is good on MC, did you bench bleed the MC before putting it on, are rear brakes adjusted up. Could also have possible brake hose bad, if not I agree with above statement MC bad
Last edited by deansrr; 04/09/09 03:57 PM.
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Re: leaking master cylinder out of cap
[Re: JohnRR]
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04/09/09 05:23 PM
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What kind of master is and and where did you get it ?
It wouldn't happen to be one of those new style aluminum ones would it? Maybe from Rick E?
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Re: leaking master cylinder out of cap
[Re: Ts road runner]
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04/09/09 09:28 PM
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Bend the wire down it works
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Re: leaking master cylinder out of cap
[Re: TJP]
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04/09/09 10:03 PM
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Like they said. Tighten the wire bail. Just squeeze it a little snap it over the cap. Don't take it off the master. Just gently tighten up and replace cap.
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Re: leaking master cylinder out of cap
[Re: CtownChris]
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04/09/09 11:18 PM
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Remember he said a low pedal too. On top of the cap not being secured completely check for an internal leak in the master cylinder. Either that or if it has a brake booster make sure the rod isnt too far in or out.
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Re: leaking master cylinder out of cap
[Re: Rick_Ehrenberg]
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04/09/09 11:25 PM
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Common failure mode, esp. on rebuilts: Pumps fluid from one reservoir to the other. Scary.
Rick
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