[DeTomaso] Brake Master Cylinder

[John Buckman]

If the fluid is leaking past the primary seal, it won't be inside the car.
It will be between the master cyl and the brake booster in the front trunk.

John



On Jul 31, 2010, at 2:35 PM, Rob Dumoulin wrote:

> Did you run out of fluid?  Is it leaking along the pedal side shaft where
> you can feel wet brake fluid up there?
> 
> I never had the displeasure of a master cylinder failing in the Pantera, but
> in many past cars, a failed MC means the fluid leaks past the plunger and
> ends up dripping down the rod connecting to the brake pedal.  Before you
> swap it make sure that is the problem.
> 
> On Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 3:56 PM, <JJD1010 at aol.com> wrote:
> 
>> I have the GM Brake Booster/Master Cylinder. The brake pedal just started
>> going all the way to the floorboard so it looks like I need a new master
>> cylinder. Does anyone know what GM product it came off of?
>> 
>> I went to NAPA and they thought it was a Corvette M/C and they wanted $350
>> plus a core for it, not to mention a week to get it. That doesn't sound
>> right to  me so I'm hoping you guys can help.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Jeff
>> 6559
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