TAC Tech => Mechanical => Topic started by: NITEBIRD on July 08, 2023, 04:57:02 PM
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I was getting ready to drive my car (1979 TA/SE 4spd) and decided to check my brake fluid since I dont drive the car very often. I noticed that the rear bowl of the master cylinder was very low. I did some more looking around and I noticed that there is a small leak between the master cylinder and power brake booster.
Anybody know what might cause this? Would it be a bad master cylinder or something wrong with the booster.
Approximately 8 years ago I installed a new master cylinder and had the brake booster rebuilt by Booster Dewey.
I know all parts fail at some point but I just want to know if somebody else had something like this happen and what the cause of it was so i can fix it.
Any input is welcome and thanks!
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master cylinder leaking
standard booster only ever contains air
hydroboost will contain oil
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It's also the cheapest and easiest option to replace.
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I had the same thing on my 86TA... Helps to have a "Bench Vice" to "Bench Bleed", but can be done with a big C clamp on a bench. If your careful, you can switch them without bleeding the whole system. You Just Have To Be Speedy And Have A Helper.