Thread: Leaking brakes oh no....

Originally Posted by Quiggers

Hi guys, I request some help please.

I've got a serious leak in the brake master cylinder where it attaches to the booster, what do I have to to do?

Never pulled one of these apart before...
(First time I've worked out how to post a pic hope it works).

Thanks,

GQ

ABS or Non ABS ?

Brake master cylinder overhaul/replace.

Step 1 - get workshop manual OR

Step 2 - Look up your local brake/clutch specialist (probably Lismore) and book it in (I would not go near a dealer for this - there's nothing special about the brake master cylinder).

Doing it yourself is not particularly difficult, but you should have the manual to do it, and if doubtful of your ability, it would be worth getting a professional to do it.

Originally Posted by Quiggers

Hi guys, I request some help please.

I've got a serious leak in the brake master cylinder where it attaches to the booster, what do I have to to do?

Never pulled one of these apart before...
(First time I've worked out how to post a pic hope it works).

Thanks,

GQ

Attached is the instructions - but really if you are going to do work on things like this I would recommend that you buy the RAVE CD it has all these things in it.

Click on the 'Markets' link at the top of this site/page - and there is a collection of RAVE CD's you can buy - at a very reasonable price.

RTC5834 REPAIR KIT MASTER CYL. LUCAS GIRLING UP TO LA081991
SKU: RTC5834

REPAIR KIT MASTER CYL. LUCAS GIRLING UP TO LA081991

Our price: $AUD 88.00

Available from

http://www.british4wd.com/xcart/home.php

93 D1 V8 auto no ABS

JD, I've done heads and clutches and other things, doesn''t worry me too much, I'm just not familiar with it, but thanks. I'm only assuming but there's a gasket gone somewhere???

Ladas, Ok I'll get the Rave CD, This is a CD version of a workshop manual?
Would you mind re sending that pdf please, it opened as three blank pages sorry. Thanks GQ

Ok here, unless it's been rejigged.

Originally Posted by Quiggers

93 D1 V8 auto no ABS

JD, I've done heads and clutches and other things, doesn''t worry me too much, I'm just not familiar with it, but thanks. I'm only assuming but there's a gasket gone somewhere???

Ladas, Ok I'll get the Rave CD, This is a CD version of a workshop manual?
Would you mind re sending that pdf please, it opened as three blank pages sorry. Thanks GQ

If you still can't open this one (it's downgraded to a v4) send me a pm with your email address and I'll email to you.

Had a closer look. Underneath the reservoir which sits on rubber grommets, the reservoir (which is not tight) appears to be leaking directly onto the metal shaft; the rear res only hence the reason the rear tank is falling but not the front. The paint on the shaft is bubbling underneath the res mount, (brake fluid on paint). The rubbers appear to be in an early state of perishing, can I change these rubbers and get them from you Ladas?

Thanks for your help guys. GQ

Originally Posted by Quiggers

Had a closer look. Underneath the reservoir which sits on rubber grommets, the reservoir (which is not tight) appears to be leaking directly onto the metal shaft; the rear res only hence the reason the rear tank is falling but not the front. The paint on the shaft is bubbling underneath the res mount, (brake fluid on paint). The rubbers appear to be in an early state of perishing, can I change these rubbers and get them from you Ladas?

Thanks for your help guys. GQ

Sorry, I don't sell bits, but you can contact british 4wd - link above - I get most of my bits from them.

I am not sure if the reservoir seals are in the kit or available seperately.

If it's just the seals you need might be easy/cheap enough to get them from a local LR dealer.

Were you able to open the pdf