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Rolle
Posted 2017-05-23 8:34 AM (#540696)
Subject: Fill master cylinder?



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Maybe a stupid question but ... at -58 Sartoga with power brake, how you fill the master cylinder that sits under vacuum bellows?

Rolle
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finsruskw
Posted 2017-05-23 8:40 AM (#540697 - in reply to #540696)
Subject: Re: Fill master cylinder?


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Transmission funnel
Or
get one of those filler extension tubes that srew onto the bottle. Some even have valves on them.
PITA, no matter which option you choose.
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Rolle
Posted 2017-05-23 8:53 AM (#540698 - in reply to #540696)
Subject: Re: Fill master cylinder?



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Hell, that was a quick response, then it was that I thought, thanx.

//Rolle
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uncltank
Posted 2017-05-23 10:15 AM (#540706 - in reply to #540696)
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I started using a turkey baster on my '57 Dodge. Then bought a large syringe from Veterinary Dr, That worked the best for me...
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Greg P.
Posted 2017-05-23 12:07 PM (#540717 - in reply to #540706)
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Some type of syringe is the easiest way to fill without spilling brake fluid all over the place. Here's a couple you can buy:

https://www.amazon.com/Yobett-Plastic-Syringe-plastic-tubing/dp/B00J...

https://www.amazon.com/FJC-2731-Syringe-Oil-Injector/dp/B000HI0UK0/r...

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/clp-cp0105?seid=srese1&cm_mmc=pla...

Another convenient trick to gain better access to master cylinder is to compress and clamp the bellows. To do this, you'll have to remove the clip and pin that attaches the brake pedal to the master cylinder pushrod. You still don't have full access, but at least you can see what you are doing.

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StillOutThere
Posted 2017-05-23 1:02 PM (#540728 - in reply to #540696)
Subject: Re: Fill master cylinder?



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Have someone step on the pedal while you fill. Or, cut a 2x4 and wedge it between the pedal and the seat.
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1961plymouthfury
Posted 2017-05-23 1:10 PM (#540729 - in reply to #540696)
Subject: Re: Fill master cylinder?


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I had that same question. I learned my power brake booster leaks so I am having a later model power brake booster and master cylinder put on my '61 I learned it will cost about $500.00 to have it rebuilt.
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Chrome58
Posted 2017-05-24 4:25 AM (#540779 - in reply to #540696)
Subject: Re: Fill master cylinder?



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I strongly suggest to add a remote jar with a tube and a funnel to the MC, as I did.
Not being able to easily see the brake fluid level is way too dangerous in my opinion.

Just my 2 cents.
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Alex
Posted 2017-05-24 6:40 AM (#540784 - in reply to #540696)
Subject: Re: Fill master cylinder?


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Not only is it dangerous not being able to see the fluid level as mentioned above but it is also dangerous having only a single master cylinder.
I had a bad experience were one of my front brake hoses let go. Was in heavy traffic doing 70 kms in the middle of three lanes and a red traffic light up ahead.
Put foot on brake.....nothing. Pump brakes.....nothing. Tried park brake..... could not pull her up. Ass end of car in front approaching fast..... see dollar signs $$$$. Looked to the right....... lane full of cars. Looked to my left.....existing gap but being closed up. No choice, took a chance cutting off the car.... not hit but copped an ear full of horn. Now in left lane..... lucky again, no cars in front of me but now heading towards intersection. Traffic crossing intersection was light so was able to make a left hand turn without incident. Rolled to a stop..... counted my luck stars.

Two guys arrive home from work and show interest in my car as I am stopped in front of their house. Told them what just happened, next thing you know one of them is under my car temporarily fixing my car so I can get home while the other gets me a drink. A little while later I was on my way but not before thanking them with a case of beer I had in my boot.

Next day I had a brake specialist inspect my brakes and repair damage., told him to change all the hoses. Upon inspection of existing hoses he said there is nothing wrong, they all look new.
Few days later I replaced my single master cylinder with a dual one..... Tread your own path.
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lonesome mopar
Posted 2017-05-26 11:05 AM (#540937 - in reply to #540696)
Subject: Re: Fill master cylinder?



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Adding a transparent jar was a good idea to me.
I did it the first moment I got the car.
I just hooked it beside the brake bellows and welded a piece of tubing on the master cylinder cover. Easy.
Moreover I picked a jar that had a float and a switch for a warning light.
I put a big yellow side indicator light at left of the steering column and that
saved me, my car, and my bank account a couple of times in thirty years of driving.
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