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Old 07-20-2008, 04:42 AM
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Originally Posted by CoyoteStarfish View Post
BoomInTheTrunk - Good advice. But as I said, the vehicle operates normally once I crack the pressure at the master cylinder. Heck, it actually lurched a few inches when I released the pressure. My lines are in fine shape.

barry123400 - Is the only other option, then, a new master cylinder? Or am I better off taking it apart and inspecting for myself? Maybe blasting out the gunk in it and honing the walls?
Sounds like your MC is going out. Last time i took my MC apart, it ended in catastrophy. Once you take those rubber seals out, they never will seal correctly again.
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