symptoms of a bad master cylinder.

[Kevin1989]

my brakes are good pads an rotors look good. but if i get on the brakes hard on the Highway they will stick a little. enough to shake the wheel. in the city they will stick enough to not let the car roll down a hill with the clutch in. i was going to just buy new calipers i think thats the problem but after reading. Starting to think its the Master cyl?

[1987coupe]

i would say its the calipers or brake hoses

[mustangboy]

I would replace the hoses and rebleed the system especially if they are orginal they should be replaced anyway.

[big cheif]

I would put my money on the hoses. You can't tell by looking at them, as they are double walled. what happens is a piece of the linning lets fluid to your brakes, but will not let it release the pressure. kinda like a flap. one way not the other. This is from my past experiences. Master cyl symptoms vary from spongy to stiff. Hope i did'nt confuse ya!

[1992MustangDW]

I would put my money on the hoses. You can't tell by looking at them, as they are double walled. what happens is a piece of the linning lets fluid to your brakes, but will not let it release the pressure. kinda like a flap. one way not the other. This is from my past experiences. Master cyl symptoms vary from spongy to stiff. Hope i did'nt confuse ya!

+1 im with you.

[Kevin1989]

cool i grab some hoses when i get off work tomorrow and change them thats a simpe job and probably cheaper

[03z06vette]

"MAN MY CAR IS SLOW....ITS LIKE IM RACING WITH THE BRAKES ON"

[Kevin1989]

lol could be half the problem tom!!!:lol:

[Kevin1989]

also i forgot to add the piston wouldnt compress with a c clamp on it. it was rock hard.

[03z06vette]

That is only half of the test. loosen the brake line and see it the piston goes back. if so its the line if not its the caliper.. I have new calipers for 40 pr

[Kevin1989]

That is only half of the test. loosen the brake line and see it the piston goes back. if so its the line if not its the caliper.. I have new calipers for 40 pr

was planning on tryin today. but the rain... ill probably just buy new tom that way i get a warrinty :) its only 19.99 from a zone 45 after tax

[black90lx]

that is one reason why your car doesnt run like it should. i had the same problems with one of mine but someone pulled out infront of me at a green light and i t-boned them and totalled it.

[Kevin1989]

hahaha I'll replace thoes shit might go 12s next week lol notttt