Master cylinder installation, First time |
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Master cylinder installation, First time |
EJP914 |
Jul 24 2021, 03:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 260 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Monroeville, PA Member No.: 821 |
Got the new MC from PMB. Have a bunch of questions on installing. Hopefully you guys can help me.
1. Do you remove the 2 rubber grommets from the new MC and then put them on the flared lines from the reservoir OR do you push the flared lines into the grommets while they are in the MC? 2. Got 2 aluminum washers. Where do they go? In the MC under the grommets? 3. How far down can I pull the plastic lines from the reservoir once disconnected from the reservoir? They look to pass through a rubber boot on the sheet metal. The more space the better under the car for reconnecting??? 4. Is there some tool you use to push the grommets back in or is it a wiggle and twist? Would it help if they were lightly coated with brake fluid to get them back in? 5. Read somewhere someone removed their gas tank to do this job. IS that really necessary? 6. If there is a video somewhere on how to do this, please refer me. Sorry for all the questions. This is my 5th 914 but never had to do this job before. Thanks for the help. EJP914 |
frostyf |
Jul 25 2021, 06:30 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 153 Joined: 27-March 14 From: VA 23455 Member No.: 17,168 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Hi, I recently changed mine for the first time as well and the points from DLEE are on the money. I watched Iain Karrs video, another great resource, but for the one I watched he has an MC from 914rubber with an easy fit kit, so it's already got connections and it's not so much of a struggle as the standard MC connection.
I also had a standard new MC and did find it challenging. Without a lift. Using axle stands on my back. I used a cheap harbour freight flat blade screwdriver after bending the shank in a U and ground off any sharp edges. Work around the grommet easing it in. I thought I'd succeeded on my first attempt but couldn't get a hard pedal when it came to bleeding. When I removed the belly pan brake fluid was coming out of the reservoir line grommet closest to the pedals. I hadn't got the grommet in properly. As DLEE says, give them a good check wiggle to test it's in properly! |
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