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Stiff brake pedal and had the master cylinder abs replaced what could this be?
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∙ 18y ago
Check engine vacuum and power brake vacuum booster. If the brakes work but just require extra effort to stop, it's a brake boost problem.
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How long does it take to change a brake master cylinder on 306?
Master Brake cylinder replaced and lines bled-how long?
1991 Pontiac grand am stalls even after master cylinder replaced?
The brake master cylinder has nothing to do with the way the car runs. It certainly wouldn't cause it to stall.....Maybe the brake booster?
Brake peddle hard but goes down slowly?
Air in a brake line or a bad master cylinder could cause this. Bleed the brake lines if you have been working on any brake cylinder. If this happened without any warning, the master brake cylinder is probably the cause and should be replaced.
Why does brake pedal go to floor on 1991 buick park avenue?
First, make sure the master cylinder is filled with brake fluid. If it is low, there may be a leak somewhere in the brake lines or a brake cylinder. If the master cylinder is bad, you can normally pump the brakes up, but the pedal will slowly sink to the floor again. The master cylinder needs to be replaced or repaired.
What are the symptoms of a bad brake master cylinder?
A symptom you almost always feel is a brake pedal that will not hold. You stop, hold the brake, and the pedal will slowly move toward the floor. This is a sure sign the master cylinder is bad. A leaking master cylinder or one that sticks, is also a sign is is defective. When you replace the master cylinder replace all the brake fluid in the brake system and bleed the brakes. Moisture in the brake fluid will destroy a master cylinder and this may be why it failed.Brake fluid leaking from the master cylinder. When you stop and hold your foot on the break the brake pedal will slowly go to the floor. Either of these symptoms means your master cylinder must be replaced.
How do you know when you need a new master brake cylinder?
A brake master cylinder? If you are losing brakes or brake fluid.
The brake is sticking down and wont return and the master cylinder brake booster wheel cylinders shoes and pads have all been replaced and the lines bleed rightly with no leaks Any ideas?
Defective Master cylinder?
What causes the brake fluid to leak on the carpet when the brake pedal is depressed?
The master cylinder seals are worn out. Have it replaced soon, very soon!
What is brake master cylinder repair?
Brake master cylinder repair is where someone or some body fixes the master cylinder on your brakes. It is the main line to your brake apparatus. Also the master cylinder is the container for the fluid and the piston, forming part of a device such as a hydraulic brake or clutch.
No brake pressure on a 1986 VW Cabriolet?
Master cylinder empty (no brake fluid) Leak in brake line or wheel cylinder Defective master cylinder
How do you change a master cylinder on a 1995 Buick Riviera?
The master cylinder can be easily replaced with a new unit, by disconnecting the brake lines, capping off the brake lines, detaching the old master cylinder by unscrewing two bolts.You must bench bleed the new unit before installing. Then reverse the above. Protect surfaces from brake fluid spillage.
How do you change a brake cylinder on a 1999 Galant?
Drain the brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir. Remove the wiring harness from the brake cylinder. Remove the brake lines. Remove the brake cylinder retaining nuts. Reverse the process to install the new master brake cylinder.
