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NEW Group Buy 914 Master Cylinders $110 each, GB CLOSES TODAY 11/15/17 The rest will ship by 11/2 |
Mikey914 |
Nov 21 2017, 06:46 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
The easy kit is a modified master cylinder that allows for easier installation with solid connections. Designed to minimize the swearing required with the OEM version.
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JoeD |
Dec 1 2017, 10:05 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 156 Joined: 19-July 15 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 18,973 Region Association: South East States |
Mark, I received my new master cylinder with easy-install option; planning on doing the install this weekend. I haven't seen the install write-up- maybe it's buried in thread and I've missed it. Will it be obvious how the easy-install kit connects to the reservoir lines?
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Mikey914 |
Dec 1 2017, 10:41 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
It's actually pretty straight forward but I will work on this today so I can send it out to you.
Thanks, Mark |
SKL1 |
Dec 1 2017, 04:30 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,597 Joined: 19-February 11 From: north Scottsdale Member No.: 12,732 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Mark- you may want to post that here too. I need a refresher on bench bleeding it.
At least with the easy option I shouldn't have to take out the fuel tank!! |
Mikey914 |
Dec 1 2017, 05:20 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
We didn't need to either. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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fixer34 |
Dec 4 2017, 09:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,072 Joined: 16-September 14 From: Chicago area Member No.: 17,908 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Yes, some instructions would help. Received mine today with the EZ install kit.
One of the threaded adapters was already installed (nearest the bellows); in a plastic bag there is a hose with plastic webbing on it and a screw clamp. In a smaller bag, another hose with 3 spring clamps and the second adapter. Curious why the second adapter is smaller than the first one. Let us know what you designed to go where. |
Mikey914 |
Dec 5 2017, 01:41 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
I've completed the instructions and forwarded to another member to review and add notes. I planned to get some feedback and modify to make a s clear as possible. I'll forward everyone a copy tomorrow.
mark |
JoeD |
Dec 5 2017, 06:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 156 Joined: 19-July 15 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 18,973 Region Association: South East States |
I've completed the instructions and forwarded to another member to review and add notes. I planned to get some feedback and modify to make a s clear as possible. I'll forward everyone a copy tomorrow. mark Mark, did not get a chance to install the MC this weekend. Hoping to get under the car today but it may be the weekend. Sorry for that. |
JoeD |
Dec 6 2017, 05:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 156 Joined: 19-July 15 From: Atlanta, GA Member No.: 18,973 Region Association: South East States |
Well, the easy option turned out not to be so easy for me, but not Mark's fault.
Got the old MC pulled and removed the reservoir clamp yesterday but ran into a snag. I'm pretty sure someone zip-tied the reservoir lines are together underneath the gas tank, likely just before they separate, connect to the flared tubes and pass through the grommets. Although I have plenty of slack under the reservoir, I can't pull even a half-inch of reservoir line free under the car- impossible to cut and attach the 2 pieces of hose to connect to the MC. The lines were zip-tied together twice under the reservoir that I can see before they disappear under the tank; I can only assume more of the same under there and that's what's keeping me from being able to pull any line under the car to work with. The lines are definitely hung up on something, somewhere under the tank. So... going to have to pull the tank anyway, and it certainly didn't save me any swearing. Again, not Mark's problem, but as usual with this car, any "easy" job QUICKLY turns into (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
drem914 |
Dec 19 2017, 11:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,025 Joined: 16-May 08 From: Trabuco Canyon, CA Member No.: 9,062 Region Association: Southern California |
I've completed the instructions and forwarded to another member to review and add notes. I planned to get some feedback and modify to make a s clear as possible. I'll forward everyone a copy tomorrow. mark Mark, did not get a chance to install the MC this weekend. Hoping to get under the car today but it may be the weekend. Sorry for that. So has there been a final write up done yet and sent out? Just want to make sure I don't mess up anything with the switch over to the new MC. And, since it's up in the air and have to bleed down everything I am installing a new complete set of PMB calipers all around. |
Mikey914 |
Dec 19 2017, 12:15 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
We have the initial instructions that I've emailed to all that have purchased on Dec 5th. The initial feedback is that the initial set is pretty complete. Bleeding the master cylinder is still an issue. Mostly due to the nature of the layout. I have cautioned to not use power bleeders to bleed the system. This is primarily because I did not test the pressure at which the hoses will leak. The old hoses may not take the load. We have included clamps to help hold the lower section.
These install like the factory master cylinders, but the inlet ports can be mechanicaly secured. Let me know if you can't find in your inbox. Mark |
restore2seater |
Dec 19 2017, 11:56 PM
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Future 914 copilot. Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 30-October 04 From: Dunlap,IL Member No.: 3,037 Region Association: None |
Mark,
This was in an email sent to me on Dec. 5th. "We are compiling our instruction sheet for this part. It is a relatively straight forward process, The big issue was the insertion of the tubes with the rubber grommets. These are particularly troublesome. This kit allows for a much easier installation of the reservoir lines. You will still need to bleed the system and insure that the pedal pin is correctly inserted into the master cylinder. If you have any tips or tricks you would like us to include we would look forward to your input. Thanks again, Mark Whitesell" Haven't received any other email about instructions since then. |
Mikey914 |
Dec 20 2017, 01:19 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Just sent out. Check your email should be there.
Mark |
restore2seater |
Dec 20 2017, 09:29 AM
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Future 914 copilot. Group: Members Posts: 311 Joined: 30-October 04 From: Dunlap,IL Member No.: 3,037 Region Association: None |
Got it. Pretty simple. Just wanted to make sure there wasn't something out of the ordinary I didn't know of. Customer service second to none. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)
Thanks Mark. |
76-914 |
Dec 20 2017, 10:35 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,483 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Hey guys, if you haven't bench bled a master cylinder there are lots and lots of videos on youtube on how to bench bleed brake master cylinders. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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drem914 |
Dec 20 2017, 11:33 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,025 Joined: 16-May 08 From: Trabuco Canyon, CA Member No.: 9,062 Region Association: Southern California |
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Calwaterbear |
Jan 3 2018, 12:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 207 Joined: 15-November 14 From: United States Member No.: 18,123 Region Association: Central California |
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Mikey914 |
Jan 3 2018, 11:07 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,638 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Just sent out. Check your email should be there. Mark Got it. Thanks, Mark, Can i get a copy of the instructions, just now getting around to installing thanks Drop me your email. I can resend. Mark |
KELTY360 |
Mar 3 2018, 08:38 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,028 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Has anybody installed the MC using the quick connect kit? Do you have to cut off the flares from the resevoir lines?
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PanelBilly |
Mar 3 2018, 08:48 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,796 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I bought one but it’s still in my sock drawer
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