Master cylinder replacement
01-27-2004, 05:22 PM
#11
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Originally posted by billman250
Dot3 and Dot4 are compatible in "3&4" systems. You Should NEVER add 3 to a 4 only system. The clutch system and the brake system, on the S, are designed for 3 or 4. Go with 4 for a higher standard of brake fluid.
Dot3 and Dot4 are compatible in "3&4" systems. You Should NEVER add 3 to a 4 only system. The clutch system and the brake system, on the S, are designed for 3 or 4. Go with 4 for a higher standard of brake fluid.
I would suggest reading this.
http://www.stoptech.com/whitepapers/brakefluid1a.htm
10-18-2010, 01:51 PM
#15
Originally Posted by gabster,Oct 18 2010, 01:52 PM
Back from the dead, mine CMC is leaking, advice on replacement parts, should i get it new or would one with about 16k miles be good enough?
When in doubt with a brake or brake fluid reliant part - spend the extra cash and buy a new part.
Brake fluid absorbs water, and even if the part has sitting on a shelf in a climate controlled room - that part has a shelf life once brake fluid has touched its internals.
BTW - THANK YOU for using the search and doing the research - an example for all.
10-18-2010, 07:24 PM
#19
^^ Good advice.
I change/bleed my fluid ~yearly (if I'm in country) - and have never experienced a leak. Original 2003 equipment with ATE DOT 4 fluid.
Unrelated:
Billman: your valve adjustment is still spot on since you swapped out the intake retainers in 2008 - I checked the lash again last weekend... no adjustments needed - thanks again.
You were also right about the brakes (Brakeman calipers) as well - there were frozen pistons in both calipers. I had them rebuilt and the brakes are like new. Storage, no matter how well climate controlled still allows moisture over time. Replaced the brake master cylinder as well - seals were bad. The car was stored for 3 years while I was overseas in the Middle East (and associated training)
I change/bleed my fluid ~yearly (if I'm in country) - and have never experienced a leak. Original 2003 equipment with ATE DOT 4 fluid.
Unrelated:
Billman: your valve adjustment is still spot on since you swapped out the intake retainers in 2008 - I checked the lash again last weekend... no adjustments needed - thanks again.
You were also right about the brakes (Brakeman calipers) as well - there were frozen pistons in both calipers. I had them rebuilt and the brakes are like new. Storage, no matter how well climate controlled still allows moisture over time. Replaced the brake master cylinder as well - seals were bad. The car was stored for 3 years while I was overseas in the Middle East (and associated training)
10-19-2010, 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Billman250,Oct 18 2010, 07:55 PM
95% of s2k CMCs leak.
Keep your fluid clean and the leak will stop. no need to replace it.
Keep your fluid clean and the leak will stop. no need to replace it.
Billman, would you still recommend Honda DOT 4 brake fluid from motorcycles for the CMC? or other kind of fluid?
Thanks!