hey there,
i have an 87 with 85k. i lost pedal pressure the other day and brake light came on. if i pump it a few times the pressure comes backa bit but gone as soon as i apply brake. master cylinder reervoir full and no leaks at wheels. i assume the master cylinder is shot and i have ordered one that comes in today. i would love to tackle this myself (withthe help of a friend that works on his own cars. lol) i am a bit nervous about doing it but want to learn.
does anyone agree with my googled master cylinder diagnostic? is there anything else it could be. i would really love to have this fixed for the cambridge corvette show on saturday. could drive it as is i guess but you guys would want me to get there first when the lots still empty. lol
thanks
dave
My best guess would be the piston seal in the master cylinder is gone and letting the fluid back to the reservoir, so I think your googled result is fine.
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thanks for the info Riley. it looks fairly straight forward. have to take the back wheels off to bleed brakes but hopefully all will work out and i will develop desire and confidence to do some of my own work. bonus side effect of saving money so keeps wife shopping and happy!!!!!!!!
Sounds like the right diagnostic. Had it happen to an old Cougar I owned years ago - replaced the master cylinder and it fixed the problem. I hope you get it rolling (and stopping) in time for Saturday's show.
manny is going to install the new one for me on sunday so unfortunately the car won't make the show saturday.
i will have to wait till the vette fest in woodstock i guess. i will stop in at show of course then maybe go to the boat.
manny is going to install the new one for me on sunday so unfortunately the car won't make the show saturday.
i will have to wait till the vette fest in woodstock i guess. i will stop in at show of course then maybe go to the boat.
yes i will be at woodstock for sure. too bad i missed sat due to the master cylinder but i did have a beauty day at the boat. went for a 5 hour cruise. got stopped by the opp for speeding 70km in a 10 zone. (i honestly didnt see the no wake sign.) no ticket, took pity on my youthful exuberance.
hopefully the weather will hold for sat.
, B&M Short Shifter, and a Tune.
