YACT: Master Cylinder Replacement

[CycloWizard]

So I can't seem to find my repair manuals anywhere (Chiltons or Haynes). Today is the only day I have to replace my master cylinder for the next couple months, and it definitely can't wait that long, since it's already been waiting for years and it's not really safe anymore. Anyone have any pointers or things I should watch out for when doing this? It's the first time I'll replace this part, though I've done just about everything else on this car. It's a 1990 Acura Integra, no ABS.

 

[Ornery]

1. Bench bleed it, and it will be duck soup!

 

[NutBucket]

Yeah, bench bleed it, install it and bleed your brakes. Not a terribly difficult job at all.

Just don't use crappy replacement parts

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: Ornery

1. Bench bleed it, and it will be duck soup!

I didn't do this and I didn't have any problems.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: Ornery

1. Bench bleed it, and it will be duck soup!

I didn't do this and I didn't have any problems.

Just makes the bleeding process faster Shawn. I use a vacuum bleeder now anyway so really its a wash.