[Chevelle-list] Master Cylinder

[Rick Schaefer]

  Sounds like a plan.  Hope that it works out for you.

On 11/5/07, Peter Hnat <Peter.Hnat at sas.com> wrote:
>
>  It is a power assisted master cylinder. I've talk to several members of
> the car club I belong to and they take their cars to a local repair shop for
> work. They are extremely satisfied with their work and said that would be
> the place to go. They are also into muscle cars big time. So that being said
> ,I'm going to have the car towed over there and have them fix the problem. I
> already spoke to the mechanic and he is looking for a new master cylinder
> and not a rebuilt one. I'm also going to have him flush the brake lines and
> put in freash brake fluid.
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> Thanks,
>
> Pete Hnat
>
> '69 Chevelle SS
>
> Apex, NC
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>
>
> *From:* chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net [mailto:
> chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] *On Behalf Of *mike f
> *Sent:* Monday, November 05, 2007 12:30 PM
> *To:* The Chevelle Mailing List
> *Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] Master Cylinder
>
>
>
> Is this a power assisted brake master cylinder?
>
>
>
> mike
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>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Rick Schaefer <rickas at gmail.com>
> To: The Chevelle Mailing List <chevelle-list at chevelles.net>
> Sent: Monday, November 5, 2007 11:24:31 AM
> Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Master Cylinder
>
>   Agree with Dan, that some rebuilders do a better job than others.   But
> also, while you have it apart, check that your parts are compatible.   The
> only thing that I can think of would be a mismatch between the push rod &
> M/C.   And I don't think that it would go together with incorrect
> parts....but it might.   Also are you using the correct push rod hole in the
> brake pedal assembly?     There might also be other things that could effect
> longevity.
>
> On 11/5/07, *Daniel Solomon* <dansolomon at msn.com> wrote:
>
> I installed one on my car during the restoration process that went bad
> before I even had a chance to drive the car. It really threw me because you
> expect a new part to work. I would try a different brand. Maybe one of the
> companies out there is doing a better rebuild job than the rest.
>
> Make sure you bench bleed the MC before you install it.
>
>
>
> Godspeed,
> Dan Solomon
> It is a mistake to allow any mechanical object to realize you are in a
> hurry
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>
>  ----- Original Message -----
>
> *From:* Peter Hnat <Peter.Hnat at sas.com>
>
> *To:* chevelle-list at chevelles.net
>
> *Sent:* Monday, November 05, 2007 10:57 AM
>
> *Subject:* [Chevelle-list] Master Cylinder
>
>
>
>
>
> Looking  for some advice/help regarding the master cylinder on my
> Chevelle. I've had the car for three years now and have gone thru 3
> master cylinders in that time. The original one lasted about a month
> after I bought the car. The replacement one lasted about 10 months. The
> replacement for the replacement lasted about a year and half. It is a
> little nerve wracking taking the car out for a drive on a Sunday and
> wondering if the brakes will fail!! Any advice will be greatly
> appreciated.
>
>
> Pete Hnat
> Apex, NC
> '69 Chevelle SS
>
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>
>
> --
> Rick Schaefer
> 72 TPI El Camino
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Rick Schaefer
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