sjschlag Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I just blew a rear wheel cylinder, and noticed that the front reservoir is still full. Are the master cyls. on these cars split front to rear or is there a proportioning valve? I don't want to drive it of the front and rear are tied together but if they aren't I really need it to get around! The soonest I can get a wheel cylinder is next Wednesday... Thanks, -Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosens Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 They are set up diagonally so you should always have at least one functional front brake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I had a seized rear brake on my gl, so I took the brake pads out and used a brad that fit perfectly it the brake line to seal that cylinder off so it wouldn't move. It would probably be better than letting it leak out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjschlag Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 I'll try sealing the line tomorrow until the wheel cylinders come in. Is there any difference between left and right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I doubt their differant, they do the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivans imports Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 90-94 loyale same cly might be easyer to find spilt is ds front and ps rear and ps front and ds rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjschlag Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Got my wheel cylinders today. Should I replace the. Rear brake lines while I'm at it? Are these a custom made-to-order type of deal or are there places you can buy them? I haven't really had a chance to check them out seeing as how I just moved and still haven't put my shop in order... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I wouldn't worry about them unless either 1. The rubber is cracking or 2. The hard lines look like their very badly corroded. I'm not sure where you would get them, I would try napa or your local auto parts store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I highly doubt you'll find prebent lines for this era, you'll most likely end up having to bend the tubing to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I highly doubt you'll find prebent lines for this era, you'll most likely end up having to bend the tubing to fit. Your probably right, but it still doesn't hurt to ask. Sometimes the people behind the counter may know of a place to get them, even if they need to be custom made, it's worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86BRATMAN Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I send customers to advance auto, the one down the road from where I work will bend them for you if you have one to pattern by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuru Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Most NAPA shops can bend lines, and most anyplace that advertises "Hydraulic lines made here" can help as well. "I know of a guy who's addicted to brake fluid...he says he can stop anytime...." Good Luck with the bleeding o' the brakes! Respectfully, Timothy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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