mad hooker
May 7th, 06, 9:00 PM
alright i bench bled the m/c and mounted it. and i rebled all the wheels in order and correctly with my help, we found two things wrong. the first is im pretty sure i have a small leak on the front right rubber line that connects to the rotor. and second theres a little leak between the m/c and the power booster. underneath it barley leaks out. the master cylinder is on there pretty snug so what could it be? maybe the rod isnt set right or maybe the grommet in side the booster is broken? any input guys? also where do i get a new rubber line for my brake in the front?
Olle
May 8th, 06, 10:36 AM
I'm afraid that's bad news.... A leak between the m/c and the power booster means that a seal is shot in the m/c. Replace or rebuild are the only options. I believe that the grommet you're talking about is only there to protect the booster if the m/c leaks so replacing it will only be a temporary band-aid.
The hoses should be available at any parts store. Don't have the number, but just bring the old one tho the store to make sure you get the correct one. I might be wrong, but I think it needs to be a bit longer than a stock disc brake hose if the car has been converted from drums.
mad hooker
May 9th, 06, 1:40 AM
are you sure that its a seal in the master cylinder? i just bought it...... uhmm would would have caused it?
The m/c is a sealed unit, that should be sealed by itself without being mounted to the booster. On most m/c's I have seen, there's even a drain hole at the bottom, right where it mounts to the booster. I guess it's there to prevent leaking fluid from reaching the booster and to let you know if the m/c is leaking.
If you have brake fluid coming out from the back of the m/c, it's definitely defective. Don't know what caused it though, could be a bad rebuild?
mad hooker
May 9th, 06, 10:41 AM
hmmm im gonna take it back
maybe ill put the old one back on
blumont
May 9th, 06, 11:24 AM
Before replacing the master cylinder just be sure the fluid didn't just run over the back of the master when filling.