"webmonkees" (kayoteq-of-the-forest)
02/03/2014 at 19:55 • Filed to: None
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"webmonkees" (kayoteq-of-the-forest)
02/03/2014 at 19:55 • Filed to: None | 2
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Braking bad.
One OEM NOS Master Cylinder
from Rock Auto for 1/2 the price of the AutoZo'Reilly stores.
Not endorsing them, but this time around they were quick and accurate. Your results may vary. I've found them to be a good random solution to older car parts, since to them, they're just glad to find somebody wanting to buy a 86 Rabbit master cylinder, finally.
Protip: The same part numbers often apply over multiple years. Sometimes looking at other listings, newer or older, you may find the same part for a bit cheaper. I bought a 86 Cabriolet master cylinder because the 1990 Jetta one, same part number, was $8 more. If you are sure of your numbers. Remember, garbage in, garbage out.
The one I installed 5 years ago as a temporary measure was at full Oldsmobile-level detachment of braking experience, so I had to do something.
Tools: proper size wrenches, Break off a bleeder while open and you are screwed.
Hose
Coke bottle
Optional..
Vaccum pump. Oh, where can I get one cheap? oh yeah..
Harbor Freig ht.. is still crap.
(Society is measured by the quality of the tools to repair it.)
Got a fancy-shmancy vaccum and adapters. It lasted one round of bleeding then self-destructed. I took the hose, stuck it in a coke bottle and completed the task the old fashioned way. Crap stuff but sometimes good for one use. Didn't even get that, really. The hose was useful.
Then..
I broke off the bleeder on the first rear brake. Not wanting to go through a whole procedure of rear drum rebuilding I have the rear wheel cylinders, but fortunately the bleeder was broken off closed, and I figure that my odds were poor trying the same thing on the other in the middle of the night.
However, I will have to replace those since it's now pretty much compromised. $10 apiece, btw.
Oh yeah, I did get the brakes bled. Just in time, too, since I was about out of fresh fluid.
No leaks, no bubbles.
Braking good.
gmctavish needs more space
> webmonkees
02/03/2014 at 20:11 |
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Those wheels are awesome. Also, interesting, my 86 E30 is in the midst of getting a new master cylinder, brake hoses, and rear calipers because the bleeder screw broke off open....
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webmonkees
> gmctavish needs more space
02/03/2014 at 20:54 |
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I have the wheels, but not the hubcaps.
Ouch, sorry about that. contaminated and ruined or just preventive maintenance? The last time, I blew out the MC pushing very hard on the pedal (while standing still) and had to grab the junker MC. Five years ago. A bit of a simpler system.
orcim
> webmonkees
02/03/2014 at 21:18 |
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We just did the MC and rear cylinders on my son's 89' Camry this weekend - used a peanut butter jar instead of a coke bottle, so full neanderthal. Along with replacing the half shafts, springs and strut towers, it's amazing how motivated late teens and early 20's become when it's their ride that's held hostage.
I don't have many options here if I want to cash and carry for car parts, but you're thoughts on part numbers, etc. are all good, and I'll remember for next time. (Especially when I can plan or motivate younger others to plan.)
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webmonkees
> orcim
02/03/2014 at 21:53 |
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Yes, if you can plan the parts replacement, shopping around can help. Usually, though, a visit to the parts counter is in midst of a situation, pay up please.
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orcim
> orcim
02/03/2014 at 21:59 |
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Really orcim, you're/your confusion? Gods.
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gmctavish needs more space
> webmonkees
02/04/2014 at 00:06 |
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It leaked all my brake fluid out, so I'd say fairly ruined :/ Wow I wouldn't expect that to be a thing, that's kind of impressive
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webmonkees
> gmctavish needs more space
02/04/2014 at 05:02 |
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good motivation for me to get to the rear brakes before anything happens.