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leaking master cylinder

Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:28 pm
by Ufudu
I see others have recently reported problems with new master cylinders, so I thought I need to report this.

I installed a new MC lab labelled "Lockheed" (purchased from DMG, (moderator to delete if necessary)), installed & commissioned in Feb this year.

Last weekend on routine inspection I noticed a brake fluid dribble from the chassis leg. Only dribbled when brakes are used.

I removed the MC cover plate and the rubber boot that covers the plunger rod is wet inside... :cry:

I guess this is another bad MC and the seals are on their way out. I can't say I'm looking forward to replacing the MC so soon after installation.

Re: leaking master cylinder

Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:22 pm
by bmcecosse
Not good... DMG ??

Re: leaking master cylinder

Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:33 pm
by Ufudu
DMG in Spanish ( I say eet onlee in Spanish to protect the Eenocents) ees = Puorg SrennaM Divad

Re: leaking master cylinder

Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:38 pm
by bmcecosse
You've lost me ! :roll:

Re: leaking master cylinder

Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:41 pm
by martin418
try a little reverse reading

Re: leaking master cylinder

Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:45 pm
by bmcecosse
Hah! Silly me.... It's getting late.... :roll: