How Do You Put In A Brake Master Cylinder?
If your brakes are feeling spongy or the pedal is going all the way to the floor, it could signal a leaking or faulty brake master cylinder, and the safety of you and your passengers could be at risk. Luckily, a faulty brake master cylinder can be corrected quickly, and relatively easily. Follow instructions included in your brake bleeder kit prior to installing the master cylinder. Bleeding is the process of removing all air from the brake fluid in the master cylinder, and should never be skipped, as air in the brake lines can and does cause catastrophic brake failure. Keep the brake fluid reservoir filled with fluid during the entire bleed process. Secure the master cylinder and pump the brake with the provided plastic rod. Pinch the rubber tubes prior to allowing the cylinder to return. Open the lines again, pump the cylinder, pinch the lines and release. Continue the process until there are no longer air bubbles rising from the tubes or reservoir. Place the brake master cylinder in