The brake booster works on the principle of vacuum differentials to aid in pushing the master cylinder. On one side, vacuum is sucked from the engine’s intake. At idle, a valve in the diaphragm allows vacuum to be passed through the diaphragm, so that vacuum balances both sides. When you...
sticking or frozen, you can rebuild or replace these components for preventive maintenance to extend the life of the brake system. Caliper seals harden with age and piston bores
If you are having the job done at a repair garage or a dealership you can expect to pay between $370.00 and $580.00 dollars. There are two kinds of replacement master cylinder's, rebuild and new. We recommend a new unit simply because the brake system is a vital part of your car's ...
I find it odd that in the writeups I've seen, the potting compound is greatly overlooked. The posters just say to use whatever epoxy or silicone you have. Obviously not the best choice... This time I'll definitely take precautions when applying the compound. It requires a special applicat...
Rebuild the new brake.[6] The brake backing plates should be cleaned and lubed with a small amount of anti-seize on the slide points and anchor points. Screw the self adjuster back in. One side will be a left-hand thread. Place the self adjuster on the new shoes and spread the tops...