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RCM · 01-12-2015, 09:29 AM

Last Saturday I was going for a drive and noticed instantly as I pressed the brake pedal that it traveled more than usual. Pressed it again a couple of times and it got firmer. After a 5 min warmup I took her out of the driveway and noticed again that I had a brake problem. Parked it.
I notice no leaks and the fluid is now brown rusty whereas before it was clearer. Its level remains correct.
I had this one coming and knew that I was playing with fire driving her without revising the brakes. Glad it happened at home.
Since there are no noticable leaks, I suspect the master cilinder.
What do you think? Would this one be appropriate?: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dorman-Mast....28e1f5&vxp=mtr
I already have a set of Raybestos wheel cilinders and instead of chasing a specific problem, I guess I should overhaul the hole system.
Thoughts?
Regards.

01-12-2015, 09:29 AM	#1
RCM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Portugal Posts: 374	Brakes Last Saturday I was going for a drive and noticed instantly as I pressed the brake pedal that it traveled more than usual. Pressed it again a couple of times and it got firmer. After a 5 min warmup I took her out of the driveway and noticed again that I had a brake problem. Parked it. I notice no leaks and the fluid is now brown rusty whereas before it was clearer. Its level remains correct. I had this one coming and knew that I was playing with fire driving her without revising the brakes. Glad it happened at home. Since there are no noticable leaks, I suspect the master cilinder. What do you think? Would this one be appropriate?: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dorman-Mast....28e1f5&vxp=mtr I already have a set of Raybestos wheel cilinders and instead of chasing a specific problem, I guess I should overhaul the hole system. Thoughts? Regards.