Date:         Fri, 19 Jul 1996 15:20:57 -0400
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From:         "Richard Alexand Palmer" <rapalmer@eos.ncsu.edu>
Subject:      Re: brakes again

>   I am wondering if anyone can tell from this description if it is air in
> the lines or do I need a master cylinder. I asked yesterday and some people
> were good enough to reply with suggestions. From the advice that I got it
> could be the master cylinder, the booster, or just air in the lines. I
> would like to replace the master cylinder before bleeding if it is suspect.
> Although, if this sounds like a classic case of air in the lines that would
> save me a bunch of dollars. I don't have a clue so any info would be
> greatly appreciated. Should I just replace the master cylinder and bleed?
> or just bleed? I suppose that the master cylinder wouldn't be that much $
> but I suspect that the booster will be tons of cash ( I hope its not
> that!). Thanks again.
Cost of bleeding brakes- Nothing (except for about 1/2 hour)
Cost of replacing Master Cylinder- probably at least $100.00
I would Highly recommend bleeding the lines before looking any farther...

-- 
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