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Master Cylinder rebuild

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by Slifter, Jul 31, 2006.

  1. Jul 31, 2006
    Slifter

    Slifter Big Willy

    Vancouver Island
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    Hey I was hoping to rebuild the master cylinder on my 70-76 Willys CJ5, I have the kit and my tools but I am leery as I need to drive this everyday and dont want to tear it apart if I know its going to take more than a few hours.

    If it takes too long I will wait until the weekend but I would sure like to have brake lights now. If anyone has done this and has the time to explain some of the finer points I am unaware of feel free to reply. I will be out back loosening and tightening things for a while until I get stuck.

    I did not see this in the brake section of the FAQ.

    THanks, Big Willy
     
    Slifter, Jul 31, 2006
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  2. Jul 31, 2006
    Dana

    Dana Think Pink

    Jamaica Beach, Texas
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    A new one is less than $100- bolts right up.
     
    Dana, Jul 31, 2006
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  3. Jul 31, 2006
    TheBeav1955

    TheBeav1955 Member

    Wyoming, Mi
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    Reman. at NAPA about $20.00 exchange I wouldn't rebuild on unless you have this great desire. Just my $.02
     
    TheBeav1955, Jul 31, 2006
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  4. Jul 31, 2006
    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    :iagree:

    By the time a MC needs a rebuild, it it more than likely that the bore is pitted enough to eat the new seals in short order. I'll never rebuild another brake component again, unless replacements are not available. YMMV. ;)
     
    w3srl, Jul 31, 2006
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  5. Jul 31, 2006
    Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Los Alamos, NM
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    :iagree:
     
    Patrick, Jul 31, 2006
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  6. Aug 1, 2006
    Slifter

    Slifter Big Willy

    Vancouver Island
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    Ten four. Adding master cylinder to the list along with u-joints & fuel filter. Now if I knew what year to ask for. Ran out of gas today in almost the same spot my driveshaft went yesterday. Used a dime to remove filter, remove rust and prime. I was on my way to napa to pick up the u-joints. Tomorrow I am insuring my Bronco again so I can at least get my parts. I have come to terms with the fact that the demon I dug from its grave is not yet ready for public roads. #1: U-Joint #2: MS #3:wiring #4:beer holder. Figured out what kind of carb I have. Rochester baybee...
    This site rocks...
     
    Slifter, Aug 1, 2006
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