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master cylinder 700

Want to chnge the master cylinder in my 88 740gle. Never done that before. Any thing I should be aware of common probs etc.?

Secondly, I do not own a pressure bleeder. How do i bleed the brakes when i replace the master cylinder? Am i sapposed to bleed the brakes as usual or do I need to bleed the master only in order to pump all the air out through it. (so that I do not push air into the system as i bleed the brakes as usual or is that not a problem)

Thanks
MIKE








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    master cylinder 700

    I never messeed with the master cylinder before, but I can answer you're second question. Anytime you disconnect the brake lines, you have to bleed them. So, you's probably be best off bleeding the left front (unless you have a right side driver) to get all the air out of the master cylinder and that particular line. Then going around to all the other lines. Also, you'll need to bleed the clutch line if you have one, because it's fed from the master cylinder resivoir. Also, keep the thread protected, the last thing you want is the brake lines seizing before they're tight.
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    eaglescout - 1987 760T sedan.







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