Date:         Fri, 5 Dec 1997 14:25:58 EST
Reply-To:     Sean Bartnik <sbart7kb@WWW.MWC.EDU>
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From:         Sean Bartnik <sbart7kb@WWW.MWC.EDU>
Subject:      clutch master cylinder

Hey all,
Well, looks like my clutch master cylinder is on the way out.

I'd noticed this past summer that it leaks a bit but now it appears that
the leak is getting worse.  I figure I might as well replace it before
it completely craps out.  It works fine, it's just wet with brake fluid
and a couple drops have made their way to the floormat.

I see Ron at Bus Depot has 'em for $60, anybody else got a better deal?

Ron, one day, I swear I will send those brake shoes and brake hardware
kits back :-) -- been busy here, next week is finals week :-)

Reading up on the procedure in Haynes, it looks really easy (the
replacement of the master cylinder, that is) tho it looks as if I will
spill copious amounts of brake fluid in the process.  And I'm sure
bleeding it will be a blast.

Does anyone have any tips?  Is it possible to bleed this thing just like
bleeding the brakes or will I need some kind of pressure or vacuum
bleeder?

TIA,
Sean
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