gadberry Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 (edited) I've searched, but haven't found an answer so here goes: I've got a brake fluid leak on an 1981 GL Wagon (2 fluid tank model) and the leak appears to be between Master Cylinder and the Brake Booster, but that's not 100% confirmed. It's the rear M/C reservoir that's leaking down over a few days and leaving a nice puddle of fluid on the "frame-like rail".. Are M/C rebuild kits worth the effort, or should I just replace w/new or refurbed master cylinder. I'm leaning towards the replacement unit, but didn't wanna do so and someone say... dude, that's a $2 o-ring fix!! I've done that B4.. thanks in advance gadberry Edited February 12, 2010 by gadberry left off some details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 i'd price out new and price out rebuild kits and compare from there. if it looks like it's just a reservoir leaking then that might be a simple fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naru Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 No,not worth the effort. Took me a while and numerous rebuilds to realize. I don`t like store bought rebuilds either.A lot of them are pretty unreliable in the long run. New is much preferred and worth the extra coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 This is the one part I would demand to customers to be new. It is just too important to take a chance on a poor rebuild. Just replace it. nipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudduck Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Go new. The rebuilds ain't worth crap anymore. Was doing a Master Cylinder for a fellow just a couple weeks ago and got three bad rebuilds right out of the box. After the third one I ordered a new one and had no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 rebuild kits are stupid, especially with the amount ot work to get it right without having issues within a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadberry Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Thanks for input! I've purchased a new one, so I'll wait for it's arrival and confirm it fits... Looked exactly like the existing one, but we shall see. I may tackle those rusted rear wheel cylinders while I'm at it, they're pretty cheap too. Mine are so rusty I can't adjust them, so they need to go... Anyone have a set of rear disk convrsion parts they'd part with?!? Our local salvage yards aren't loaded with roos down here in the sticks of NW Arkansas... cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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