master cylinder

[DollyDodge]

I am rebuilding my master brake cylinder. Should I use gasket sealer on the lid, it has a gasket that is in good shape. There wasn't a new gasket with the Master Cylinder kit I got. When I took it apart it seemed like there wasn't any, but I want to make sure it doesn't leak.

[Fernando Mendes]

WARNING:Check the gasket and the two holes of the filler cap.This is very important!

[desoto1939]

Do not seal the lid. MAke a thin paper gasket to help sealthe lid. ALso make sure the bolt that screws into the lid should have a small hole in it to help with reliaving the pressure in the MC.

Rich Hartung

[Fernando Mendes]

Dolly Dodge,another very important things are the small hole in the boot of BMC and check the brake pedal free play(3/4 to 1 inch).

[DollyDodge]

Hi all, and thanks again. The paper gasket is in good shape, so i will use it and no sealer. The bolt that screws into the lid does indeed have a vent hole. I will check the boot, but it seems I do remember a hole in it as well. I will also adjust the free play.

[Fernando Mendes]

Then Good Luck:)

[pflaming]

Where did you get your kit and what choices and prices did you discover?

[DollyDodge]

Hi: I got the kit at Car Quest Auto. I can't remember the price, but I think it was in the 20-30 dollar range. They also had kits for the wheel brake cylinders.

[DollyDodge]

I got the part number for the kit and is is BRLM3. It included all the internal moving parts except the spring.

Rob