Re: [ihc] Master Cylinder R/R

["Allan Ericson" <lowvolt@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

If the fluid gets inside the master cylinder by leaking down when the engine 
is off, you will get a serious puff of white smoke on startup, at least 
occasionally.

If the brakes are working normally, chances are the booster is okay. The 
leak probably just in the master cylinder. I'd risk the 18 bucks.

-Allan
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <BCKTHD@domain.elided>
To: <ihc@domain.elided>
Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 7:50 PM
Subject: [ihc] Master Cylinder R/R



> IH all,
> Sorry for lurking so much lately and not chiming in. School and the new 
> house
> have all of my time.
> I am planning for some much needed TLC on a Scout this weekend.
> I'll be replacing the master cylinder (77 S2 304/T18) as it's been 
> draining
> out of the rear reservoir and leaking out between the MC and the power 
> booster.
> It looks like its been running down the front of the booster. Not sure at
> this point if it's actually made it inside the booster or not.
>
> Been a while since I've done this and was wanting a quick refresher.
> How can I tell if brake fluid entering the power booster has rendered it
> useless?
> I'd like to get away with just replacing the MC for $18.00 (NAPA 
> #TSM101339).
>
> Thanks,
> JasonR