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Replacing brake master cylinder, easy DIY job? Advice please

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YOUR RESEARCHReplacing brake master cylinder, easy DIY job? Advice please

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Use full pedal

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On replacement and bleeding the brakes i used a full pedal, this i'm advised may have lead to damage in the master cylinder, you live and learn :nooo:

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Replace brake and clutch fluid

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Should be a straightforward job, change the brake and clutch fluid when you are at it!

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Replace brake and clutch fluid

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Should be a straightforward job, change the brake and clutch fluid when you are at it!

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Replace brake master cylinder, easy diy job

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Replace master cylinder

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So, looks like i have to replace the master cylinder, so the question, is it an easy DIY job, and any tips before i ***** something else up :frustrated:

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Should be a straightforward job, change the brake and clutch fluid when you are at it!

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Replace brake master cylinder, easy diy job

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Replace master cylinder

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So, looks like i have to replace the master cylinder, so the question, is it an easy DIY job, and any tips before i ***** something else up :frustrated:

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Replacing brake master cylinder, easy DIY job? Advice please

Use full pedal

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On replacement and bleeding the brakes i used a full pedal, this i'm advised may have lead to damage in the master cylinder, you live and learn :nooo:

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Following a recent caliper refurb, new discs and pads the brake pedal is very slow to return, even staying on occasionally. On replacement and bleeding the brakes i used a full pedal, this i'm advised may have lead to damage in the master cylinder, you live and learn :nooo: So, looks like i have to replace the master cylinder, so the question, is it an easy DIY job, and any tips before i ***** something else up :frustrated:

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In principle replacing thee master cylinder is straightforwards as there is no engine or engine stuff to work around. If you remove the plastic covers under the bonnet you will see the master cylinder, it simply bolts onto the front of the brake servo, have a look see what you think.

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Re: Replacing brake master cylinder, easy DIY job? Advice pl Should be a straightforward job, change the brake and clutch fluid when you are at it!

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