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1997 Ford F-150 Repair Question


Topics covered: Brakes, Gas, Brake pedal.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on June 4, 2009

1997 Ford F150 leaking master cylinder

Brakes problem
1997 Ford F150 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 169000 miles

I replaced the master cylinder but it is leaking from the bottom. Is it possible that it is cracked. Is there a gasket between the power assist and the master cylinder?
Avatar Asked by DeWayne

Answer

Replied on June 4, 2009

I thought I've answered this already

If its leaking at the end of the MC where it meets up the brake pedal-The primary and secondary piston seals are leaking

There's no gasket there


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Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on June 4, 2009

The seals are on the reservoir, correct? Do I need to replace the reservoir. Do I have to bleed the brakes if I remove the reservoir?

Tiny Response from DeWayne
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Replied on June 4, 2009

Sir the master cylinder is leaking it doesn't matter where its leaking it needs replacing.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on June 5, 2009

Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, I just asked a legitimate questsion. The reservoir is not the master cylinder and I just replaced the master cylinder. So should I replace the master cylinder and the reservoir

Tiny Response from DeWayne
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Replied on June 5, 2009

replaced the master cylinder but it is leaking from the bottom. This one gave me a curveball.

Sir-you might as well replace both-The brake system is the most deadliest system of all -don't gamble replace it.

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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