I took my car into the shop because the brakes went out and it was leaking brake fluid on my front axis. They told me that my calipers had overextended and caused my master cylinder to leak brake fluid, and that my master cylinder is now dry. I need new pads, rotors, and calipers, but the mechanic is trying to convince me that I need to get my master cylinder replaced too. His reasoning is that if I have everything fixed except for the master cylinder, then if the seals are bad and it leaks fluid again, it will cause internal damage and I'll have to get EVERYTHING fixed again. I think he's just trying to make an extra buck out of me, but I'm no mechanic, so I don't know for sure if he's lying or not. Anyone out there have a second opinion?
2007-09-08 08:17:00 · 7 answers · asked by VZ 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Don't fart around with a master cylinder. If it has run dry, and the mechanic says it should be replaced, it is truly false economy to ignore his advice. You will have a brake failure, and an accident, and be yelling that you just had the brakes fixed a couple of months earlier. Master cylinders wear out. If it fails while you are driving, you won't know until you apply the brakes and just sail through a corner. I know from experience, it happened on a car I was driving years ago.
2007-09-08 08:39:19 · answer #1 · answered by Fred C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you. It's not likely the master cylinder has failed coincidentally just because you had another brake failure. But the problem is that he will use that as an excuse if you have any problems with the repair. If it costs less than another $120, you might consider doing it anyways if you think you have a reputable mechanic. You can't really go to another repair shop since the brakes have failed. You'd have to have it towed which would cost you the extra money your paying for the master cylinder.
2007-09-08 08:27:52 · answer #2 · answered by bobweb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get EVERYTHING fixed ? Heck, he should replace all the hoses, proportioning valve or anti lock components, wheel cylinders , etc. The master is probably OK. If the other repairs are done and the pedal goes to the floor, either all at once or slowly, then have the master replaced,the cost should be the same if done now or a month down the road. Will it hurt anything if not done now,No.
2007-09-08 09:32:15 · answer #3 · answered by Billy TK 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gosh, you've spent all that money to get everything in shape (It's too late, to turn back now) as the song goes. I'd toss on a new master cylinder in nothing flat! Why "chince out" on a decent repair job and not finish it.
2007-09-08 08:42:56 · answer #4 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in accordance to the sought after automobile technologies eighth version text textile e book. website 1642 section 13, Brake equipment technologies, decrease than the paragraph categorised (Brake Pedal assembly), "A handbook grasp CYLINDER BOLTS directly to THE ENGINE'S FIREWALL"
2016-10-18 08:31:02 · answer #5 · answered by carlstrom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how old is the car try asking around at advanced auto or napa supply maybe pep boys
2007-09-08 08:25:36 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be a good idea to have it replaced even though it might still be good today.
Personaly, ....I'd have it replaced too. That way you know EVERYTHING is "good to go".
2007-09-08 08:32:36 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋