In the near future, I am planning to fit a servo (I have discs on the front) and replace the pipes and flexi's at the same time. My query is whether to replace the seals, particularly the master cylinder. I will be removing the master cylinder anyway so it seems a perfect time but my issue is that there is nothing wrong with the existing seals. I am a believer in "if it aint broke don't fix it" and I have seen many references on here to poor quality replacement parts.
So what does anyone think? "to replace or not to replace"
Brake Cylinder Seals.... to Replace or Not !!!
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katy
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Re: Brake Cylinder Seals.... to Replace or Not !!!
"if it aint broke don't fix it"
Talk slow, think fast!
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Re: Brake Cylinder Seals.... to Replace or Not !!!
How long have the seals been in the master cylinder?
I would normally agree that if it is working leave well alone; but you are going to remove the master cylinder from the chassis leg anyway and for a little bit more effort and the cost of a new set of seals (about 10 pounds) you will have a refurbished master cylinder that you know is serviceable. I would consider it prudent to change the seals even if they are not leaking as you will kick yourself if in a few weeks time it starts to weep and you have to start again. If you were not taking the master cylinder out of the chassis leg I also would recommend leaving the seals well alone.
I would normally agree that if it is working leave well alone; but you are going to remove the master cylinder from the chassis leg anyway and for a little bit more effort and the cost of a new set of seals (about 10 pounds) you will have a refurbished master cylinder that you know is serviceable. I would consider it prudent to change the seals even if they are not leaking as you will kick yourself if in a few weeks time it starts to weep and you have to start again. If you were not taking the master cylinder out of the chassis leg I also would recommend leaving the seals well alone.