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Mar 4, 2004 | 08:54 PM

jrios

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brake problems need help

I was driving and the ABS brake line came on than the brake pedal went to the floor. I checked the fluid and the level is high. When I start the car the pedal feels high again but once I start driving it goes to the floor. Any ideas?????

Its a 95 Lt1 Z28 auto with about 156k miles on it.
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Mar 4, 2004 | 10:06 PM

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Master Cylinder shot

Classic symptoms of a Master Cylinder that is shot.
Replace or get rebuilt.

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Mar 4, 2004 | 10:35 PM

jrios

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Thanks for the reply, any idea how much it would cost to Replace?

Mar 5, 2004 | 09:10 AM

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cost of new

from the dealer they run $250 to $300 (and come with a warranty).
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Mar 6, 2004 | 02:22 AM

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Okay, the shop told me it was the abs system. My question is can I just remove it because they want $800 to replace it with a used one?

Mar 6, 2004 | 01:57 PM

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you should just be able to remove it, and replace with anew one from thedealer..... But I have never done it so don't take my word.
Phone a Dealer and get a price including Labour.

Mar 7, 2004 | 09:51 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by muggzi

you should just be able to remove it, and replace with anew one from thedealer..... But I have never done it so don't take my word.
Phone a Dealer and get a price including Labour.

Wait a sec ... you post all over this forum about braking performance and you've NEVER replaced a master cylinder?

Dude ... you just wacked your credibility in the pooper ...

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