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Brake Master Cylinder Vent?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by DanStew, Sep 24, 2023.

  1. Sep 24, 2023
    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    I just changed out all the brake system in my CJ5. I kept everything stock. wheel cylinders, kard lines, soft lines and MC. All new. I bled everything and adjusted the shoes. Cant wait to drive it. I installed a new set of seats and i got in to make vroom vroom sounds. Well i pushed on the brake pedal and it was stupid hard. Went in like a quarter inch and stopped. When i bled them the pedal moved great. Not sure what would have changed. Only thing i can think of is i have the cap on the MCm, but i didnt have it on when i was bleeding. Is there supposed to be a vent on the cap to allow for things to work? Just kind of odd that this is happening.
     
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    Jw60

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    The single piston master cylinder has a hole in the cap to vent the cjs and a threaded hole on m-series the dual reservoir have the diaphragm and a hole in the cover.

    However that would not make a rock hard feel. I suspect you have a pushrod issue.
     
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    PeteL

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    x2 - Sounds like a mechanical interference more than hydraulic.
     
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    DanStew

    DanStew Preowned Merkin salesman Staff Member

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    i will put it back on the lift and have a look again. The cap is what came with the MC so that is kind of why i asked about the vent. the cover plate is off and i can see if the push rod pushing a bit. i will get under it and see if something is off
     
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