26-08-2015, 09:17 PM
Hi guys
The master brake cylinder on my 1995 306 is leaking. The local mechanic has quoted me about $350 to replace it (that's something like 180 quid). However, not being blessed with pots of money I'm wondering if I can do the work myself. Trouble is, here in Queensland Australia there aint a lot of places to get parts (apart from our old friend Ebay). My car does have ABS.
I've watched a You tube video of a 'how to' on this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9fz7lkM870 and it appears reasonably easy although I know from experience once you find you can't undo bleed nipples etc, it can soon get far more tricky.
I have fairly average mechanical experience but by no means a grease monkey.
I'm wondering if I should replace the whole master cylinder or just the seals. Ebay has both available.
Has anyone here done either of these jobs? Do you have any suggestions or tips?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
The master brake cylinder on my 1995 306 is leaking. The local mechanic has quoted me about $350 to replace it (that's something like 180 quid). However, not being blessed with pots of money I'm wondering if I can do the work myself. Trouble is, here in Queensland Australia there aint a lot of places to get parts (apart from our old friend Ebay). My car does have ABS.
I've watched a You tube video of a 'how to' on this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9fz7lkM870 and it appears reasonably easy although I know from experience once you find you can't undo bleed nipples etc, it can soon get far more tricky.
I have fairly average mechanical experience but by no means a grease monkey.
I'm wondering if I should replace the whole master cylinder or just the seals. Ebay has both available.
Has anyone here done either of these jobs? Do you have any suggestions or tips?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.