Brake master cylinder woes Options

[jmargush]

I put a new 19mm master cylinder from PMB on my car within the last two years.

The pedal had been getting a little more travel in it over the past week or two.

Yesterday at the Autox the pedal got enough travel that it tripped the warning light on.

Does this point to a failed master cylinder?

If I pump the pedal it will build pressure and reduce travel. after this is done it doesn't seem to drift to the floor with continued pressure.

I bought from PMB because I learned form Eric that the ones you by at FLAPS don't have the correct material in the seals and that a new one should last years.

[dlee6204]

I am always fearful when I have installed the MC that he feed lines don't go in all the way. I have felt the little snap or pop as if falls into the seat int he grommet but I always wonder if it is fully seated.

Does anyone have a recommended installation that they feel makes sure the feed lines are seated?

Has there ever been a modification to use lines with threaded ends in that application? I know you would have to have the MC be able to accept the threaded fittings.

Anytime I install a MC I remove the clamp holding the reservoir allowing the lines to be pulled further down. Then I can get good access and leverage to fully seat the lines.

With that being said, The last time I messed with the MC on my driver I tapped the two inlets on my master cylinder and put threaded fittings on eliminating the grommets. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)