HELP!!!! Brake problem!

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Mar 28, 2017 | 09:47 AM

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Chulke

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Originally Posted by good to doo

Just try bleeding the one you have. Its new right?.

New 2 years ago according to the PO...and I have no idea what he did exactly. So, I will just replace it and do it correctly that way I know it's done right and everything.

I don't want to take any chances with it.

Mar 28, 2017 | 09:50 AM

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good to doo

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Yes brakes are the most important part of any vehicle. You will still have to bleed the new master.

Mar 28, 2017 | 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Chulke

That is, of course, if someone else has a thought?? I'm all ears. Thanks and cheers to you all!

Brake systems are tough to isolate in terms of "replace this part over here, but leave this 40 year old part over here alone." This is one instance where "might as well" is a good thing. It doesn't make any sense to replace the master cylinder, and not say, the rubber brake hoses. Wheel cylinders aren't expensive either.

Bite the bullet and replace everything but the pedal, (but inspect that too, carefully) if you do the work yourself it's reasonable, just a few hundred bucks.