1998 Ford Thunderbird Master cylinder leak

Tiny
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  • 1998 FORD THUNDERBIRD
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 83,500 MILES
1998 Ford Thunderbird mileage: 83,500. I have a leak in my brake fluid (master cylinder). Is there anyway possible I could patch it up other than replacing it. The amount to replace is over $1,200.00 anything that could be done please advise. Thank you.

Thursday, January 20th, 2011 AT 10:16 PM

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Tiny
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We do not recommend “patching” anything in the brake system. $1200.00 sounds rather steep for a master cylinder.
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Thursday, January 20th, 2011 AT 10:18 PM
Tiny
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Visit your friendly neighborhood auto salvage yard & inquire about a used 1 for your car. Max repair including parts shouldn't exceed 2-3 hundred $$$ !

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Thursday, January 20th, 2011 AT 10:43 PM
Tiny
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97 WAS THE LAST YEAR FOR THE OLD THUNDERBIRD
NEW MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE 1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD IS ABOUT $40 TO $60
MAKE SURE ITS THE MASTER CYLINDER THAT THEY GAVE YOU A PRICE FOR
AND IF SO SUGGEST THAT YOU GET ANOTHER OPINION
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Friday, January 21st, 2011 AT 2:07 AM

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