Atrus
Jedi Warrior
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I've had some questionable brake hydraulics for a while. I replaced the MC a while ago (5 years) with a new unit and then the car sat for about 4. The driver footwell is soaked with brake fluid. When I replaced it, I bled the lines and all.
Finally got the car running well this year, and the brakes are horrible. They stop, but the pedal has to go to the floor and they aren't really engaged. Obviously not a safe situation.
I want to rebuild all the hydraulics, however, money is a little tight right now. While looking through my many boxes of stuff, I found both of the brake caliper rebuild kits that I had purchased and never used 5 years ago! That saves $20. I then was digging through the 2 boxes of stuff the DPO gave me with the car, and I found a brand new master cylinder rebuild kit, it's in perfect shape! So, there's another $20 saved!
So, priced it out, and for the copper washers, aftermarket drum cylinders, the crankcase breather pieces I need, and the vacuum advance pieces I need I'll get away for $55. Worth it for sure!
Finally got the car running well this year, and the brakes are horrible. They stop, but the pedal has to go to the floor and they aren't really engaged. Obviously not a safe situation.
I want to rebuild all the hydraulics, however, money is a little tight right now. While looking through my many boxes of stuff, I found both of the brake caliper rebuild kits that I had purchased and never used 5 years ago! That saves $20. I then was digging through the 2 boxes of stuff the DPO gave me with the car, and I found a brand new master cylinder rebuild kit, it's in perfect shape! So, there's another $20 saved!
So, priced it out, and for the copper washers, aftermarket drum cylinders, the crankcase breather pieces I need, and the vacuum advance pieces I need I'll get away for $55. Worth it for sure!