Before you replace the master cylinder make sure the brake pedal travels
freely, and;
Jack the car up have someone step on the brake pedal, see if you can
rotate the wheels, and;
Adjust the rear brakes, bleed the system.
I'm guessing you don't need a master cylinder.
Larry Hoy
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of smarc
> Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 8:04 AM
> To: mgs
> Subject: Brake master cylinder bad
>
>
> Well, since I'm supposed to run a rallye Sunday, true to form
> my BMC is calling it quits. Drove the car last night, and
> there was a noticeable travel in the brake pedal before the
> brakes began to engage. Then I noticed the brake lights were
> on after I took my foot off the brake. Spring on the pedal is
> good, but a toe behind it nudged the pedal up enough to turn
> it off. Pump the pedal, and it comes up tight.
>
> So to all those who advised me to do the BMC when I redid the
> brakes a few weeks ago; you were right... (bummer)
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