Re: AAHH! No brakes!

[Josh Clark <joshc@garden.net>]

> Thanks to all who responded to my brake thing.  It's amazing how much one
can
> learn from this list.  One more question...is changing the master cylinder
> complicated?  I guess what I should ask is  should a mechanically declined
> individual like myself attempt to change it in my driveway and save a lot
of
> money on towing?
> 
> -Mike
> 89 Scirocco Scala

't ain't no thang!  Just remember to bench bleed it before you put it in.  I
actually didn't bleed mine myself but I installed it.  You need to just put
brkae fluid in the top and get something to compress it to push out the
fluid.  This needs to be done a few times I suppose.  Am I right everyone? 
All that's involved in putting the new one in is taking the four brake lines
off and unbolting the cylinder from the vacuum booster.  These bolts are a
pain in the butt to get at but persistence pays off.  Good luck and you can
always ask us for help!
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