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master cylinder 1957 CJ5

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by technologyteacher, Jan 26, 2010.

  1. technologyteacher

    technologyteacher Member

    Does anyone know if there is a rebuild kit available for a single reservoir Master Cylinder for a 1957 CJ5? I drove ours this afternoon for the first time in about a month, and the pedal was extremely soft. It required to pump the pedal several times to get brakes. I have just had new shoes and wheel cylinders installed on all four corners. I'm trying to narrow it down to a line failure or master cylinder. Does anyone have any other ideas?

    Thanks

    Jeff in NC
     
    technologyteacher, Jan 26, 2010
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  2. Walt Couch

    Walt Couch sidehill Cordele, Ga. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Have you looked at the master cylinder fluid level lately? Pumping the pedal to build pressure usually indicates air in the system. If the master is bleeding by then it would slowly move all the way to the floor. Check level first. Rebuild kits are avail at your FLAPS.
     
    Walt Couch, Jan 26, 2010
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  3. dohc281

    dohc281 It is what it is.

    I thought it meant the brakes needed adjusting. Good to know.
     
    dohc281, Jan 27, 2010
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