master cylinder
master cylinder
just got a new single-circuit to replace the one that is coverd with 20yrs of barn crude, this is the first in a long line of replacements. Do i use the push rod from the old, the new did not come with one. Please help
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Re: master cylinder
You mean the push rod from the back of the brake pedal? Yes I always reuse mine and have never had to replace one.barnbug wrote:just got a new single-circuit to replace the one that is coverd with 20yrs of barn crude, this is the first in a long line of replacements. Do i use the push rod from the old, the new did not come with one. Please help
Here's a tip, please do not alter the adjustment of the pushrod as that is dialed in at the factory.
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Re: master cylinder
An emphatic x2 on this one. If the pushrod is incorrectly adjusted it can lead to insufficient braking, or premature master failure. If you've already fiddled with it, I believe the Bentley shop manual has the correct setting in mm of the pushrod adjustment.SeeBlauKafer wrote: Here's a tip, please do not alter the adjustment of the pushrod as that is dialed in at the factory.
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master cylinder
I couldn't agree more. I tried to monkey around with the push rod for the brake pedal on my '73 and spent HOURS and HOURS trying to get it readjusted in the meantime burning up brake shoes X 4!!
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come on now!! freeing up the adjuster is no big deal!! HEAT will spread out the metal . SO once set in the vise and you apply heat turn the set nut and now turn the casting adjuster... only heat the rod....use map gas....it will move,and should move.It is bad to put this adjuster back in it's current state, When working on your car always look at things from this point of view,if it was designed as is then there had to be a reason.The new master will have a different seat to the rod which will have to be adjusted which is no big deal.just read the manual... if you are worried about it then send me your email and i will restore it for you.
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come on now!! freeing up the adjuster is no big deal!! HEAT will spread out the metal . SO once set in the vise and you apply heat turn the set nut and now turn the casting adjuster... only heat the rod....use map gas....it will move,and should move.It is bad to put this adjuster back in it's current state, When working on your car always look at things from this point of view,if it was designed as is then there had to be a reason.The new master will have a different seat to the rod which will have to be adjusted which is no big deal.just read the manual... if you are worried about it then send me your email and i will restore it for you.
volksbugusa
matt
mdazzo@optonline.net