swingingdart
Well-Known Member
Is it possible to install a new master cylinder without bleeding the whole brake system again? Just curious, thanks!
So I will need to bleed all four wheels?Short answer is no, as soon as you remove the old one you will introduce Air into your lines.
This is something i have done hundreds of times. That one little bubble will work itself out. You would know immediately if its not right.Do you "really" want to take the chance of installing a new master cylinder WITHOUT bleeding the brakes? Come on folks, these older cars of ours are not being produced any longer. If you bang it up because of not taking the short amount of time to bleed the system, then you will spend untold amounts of time fixing the car, if it's repairable. I personally would never install a master cylinder without bleeding the system, better safe than sorry.
thank you for chiming in TJ,If you really want to get into this, i do believe the average person should not be tampering with their brakes at all. Brakes should be left to professionals certified to repair them.
I am a red seal automotive technician,i have done this very thing repeatedly over 30 years. Never have i ever put any of my customers at risk due to a brake failure. Never. This particular procedure was taught to me by an even more experienced mechanic back when i was learning. Im sure if it isnt right the op wouldnt even back out of the driveway.
certified brake products had a disclaimer stating for warranty their products need to be installed by a qualified mechanic.
Here's your helper.I dont have a helper, no I have to bribe the wife to come out and help.
Here's your helper.
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