braking system problem

Post by **ate** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 3:17 pm

i can use my master pump for about 5 to 6 month only and then i have to change the piston cup (master cup and secondary cup) because the piston is not fit with the master cylinder anymore. but the thing is the piston cup didn't sell separately, it come only with the master pump and it's hard to find the master pump here in my countries and i have to order it from outside, i use the dot 4 fluid for the brakes. do someone have any idea what can i do with this problem.

Post by **Stig** » Wed Sep 27, 2006 3:42 pm

It sounds like your master cylinder has some internal corrosion (rust). Did you examine it carefully last time you replaced the seals (cups)? Can you see any roughness or feel with your finger any part that isn't smooth? I'm guessing you'll have to order a new brake master cylinder.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Sep 29, 2006 8:36 pm

Does sound like a new master cylinder required - unless you have moisture in the system they should last for many many years.

Post by **ate** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 7:46 pm

i have a problem to find the new master pump here. so what should i do?????. its about 4 month the car is not moving and i just warm up the engine every 2 days coz i'm afraid to ride the car without proper breaking system. is that the breaking problem related to the breaking piping system????

Post by **bmcecosse** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 7:52 pm

I'm sure some of the main suppliers will send you a master cylinder - have you asked East Sussex Minors ?? Or maybe Jonathon can help you out ?

Post by **ate** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 6:39 pm

not yet but i will try..
can the piping system get some dust inside it????

Post by **bmcecosse** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 7:30 pm

Not if you keep the cap on !

Post by **rayofleamington** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 10:20 pm

good luck with fixing the car!