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Offline 1979C20

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Re: Brake problem
« Reply #15 on: February 21, 2012, 12:28:51 AM »
Alright. My mom bought the booster/master combo for me last week. I got it swapped out the same night. Stops even better than before it broke. But, Now I have some other issues to address. Need to find an oil leak, and I really need a clutch. Or at least a throwout bearing. Its making quite a bit of noise.
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Offline bake74

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Re: Brake problem
« Reply #16 on: February 21, 2012, 06:28:44 PM »
Alright. My mom bought the booster/master combo for me last week. I got it swapped out the same night. Stops even better than before it broke. But, Now I have some other issues to address. Need to find an oil leak, and I really need a clutch. Or at least a throwout bearing. Its making quite a bit of noise.

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Offline 1980c10

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Re: Brake problem
« Reply #17 on: February 21, 2012, 07:58:55 PM »
I know its a little late for it now but for others here you could have swapped in a newer booster and master since you bought them together. I have an '85 version on my '80. The booster is a little larger in size and the master is newer style plastic housing. I don't know if it actually has an advantage but I have a master that the cap doesn't leak and thats enough for me.

Offline 87454westernhauler

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Re: Brake problem
« Reply #18 on: February 21, 2012, 08:07:01 PM »
the newer master cylinders are much easyer to check the fluid in and fill. Personaly from my exsperiance, they  also seem to last a lot longer than the old steel ones. :o
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Offline cheeba_c10

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Re: Brake problem
« Reply #19 on: March 19, 2012, 04:05:02 PM »
i'm having the same issues with mine right now.  i think i'll try and order the new booster and master instead of buying the one "meant" for my truck.  thanks for the info
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