Master cylinder reservoir
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From: Viersen, Germany
Car: 85 Iron Duke, 88 GTA and 92 TA
Master cylinder reservoir
Hi guys, is there any master cylinder reservoir on the market with a "screwed on" cap than the stupid rectangular cap that is direct fit for my 92 Firebird? I always hate to bleed the brakes or change brake fluid with this crappy rectangular cap. I have a electric bleeder pump in my garage that has a standard "screw on" adapter like BMW oder Mercedes has. Anyone can help me?
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From: Desert
Car: 1991 Z28 Vert
Engine: 383 single plane efi
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 8.8 with 3.73s
Re: Master cylinder reservoir
You can swap to the fourthgen master and reservoir. It's a direct bolt in.
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From: Viersen, Germany
Car: 85 Iron Duke, 88 GTA and 92 TA
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Viersen, Germany
Car: 85 Iron Duke, 88 GTA and 92 TA
Re: Master cylinder reservoir
Ok, it is not a direct bolt in. I ordered a 93-97 master. Yes it does bolt in but the front brake line piece between master and proportioning valve has a fine thread, while the 4th gen master has a coarse thread like the rear line. Are there adapters out there or something?
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Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Desert
Car: 1991 Z28 Vert
Engine: 383 single plane efi
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 8.8 with 3.73s
Re: Master cylinder reservoir
I swapped to an LS1 brake booster and master for space at least five years ago and have never noticed or heard anyone refer to any play in the brake system. If there is play it must come from having the thirdgen booster and fourthgen master.
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From: MICHIGAN
Car: 1988 Trans Am
Engine: L03
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 10 Bolt 2.73 Open
Re: Master cylinder reservoir
I had forgotten about the threads being different on different years.
I swapped to an LS1 brake booster and master for space at least five years ago and have never noticed or heard anyone refer to any play in the brake system. If there is play it must come from having the thirdgen booster and fourthgen master.
I swapped to an LS1 brake booster and master for space at least five years ago and have never noticed or heard anyone refer to any play in the brake system. If there is play it must come from having the thirdgen booster and fourthgen master.
So your 4th gen. booster/master combo otherwise bolted up? Any mods required?
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Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Desert
Car: 1991 Z28 Vert
Engine: 383 single plane efi
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 8.8 with 3.73s
Re: Master cylinder reservoir
I didn't have to modify anything. The mounting studs that mount the brake booster to the firewall are slightly shorter but it wasn't an issue. There are a few good threads on swapping the assemblies. FueledSoul has a good physical comparison thread.
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