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Originally Posted by Codifex Maximus
On my 83 300D, I have little or no pedal but no loss of brake fluid. If I pump the pedal, I get a bit of resistance which quickly goes away. If I push the pedal all the way down, I will get some stopping but it's weak.
I'm thinking it's the master cylinder.
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Correct, the master cylinder has failed.
It is called internal bypass failure.
Fastlane: BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, LESS RESEVOIR
http://catalog.peachparts.com/item.wws?sku=004 430 23 01
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Last edited by whunter; 06-06-2011 at 04:52 PM.
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