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Offline X4MGS

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Fitting a new Master Cylinder - Any Tips??
« on: 23 July 2011, 20:12 »
I'm fitting a new master cylinder tomorrow for my son on his Driver-GTI look alike...

Never done one before and just wondered if anyone has any useful tips on how to do it and what pitfalls to watch out for...

Thanks Guys...
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Re: Fitting a new Master Cylinder - Any Tips??
« Reply #1 on: 26 July 2011, 18:54 »
Put loads of tissue under it, I took mine off and fluid went everywhere ! I also took off my throttle body, but dont know what the engines like on yours.

I took the cylinder off first, then the brake lines.
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Offline Mr Blue

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Re: Fitting a new Master Cylinder - Any Tips??
« Reply #2 on: 26 July 2011, 22:13 »
I use my old herion syringe and suck it out first. Then re-use the syringe.

Undo a bleed nipple on the caliper and get most of the fluid out. saves damaging any paint
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Re: Fitting a new Master Cylinder - Any Tips??
« Reply #3 on: 26 July 2011, 22:50 »
Quote from: Mr Blue on 26 July 2011, 22:13
I use my old herion syringe and suck it out first. Then re-use the syringe.

Undo a bleed nipple on the caliper and get most of the fluid out. saves damaging any paint

Great Advise But I did it on Sunday!!!

Got most of the DOT 4 on the Driveway so was not a happy Bunny....

Only issue I had was getting the res back into the grommets... WHAT A PITA had to get he KY out.... :wink:
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