Can I get brake Master cylinder replacement instructions?

Tiny
ALAN SECCOMBE
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  • 2004 SKODA FABIA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 17,500 MILES
I have only done 17,500 miles since new and my master cylinder is leaking can you help?
Monday, June 23rd, 2008 AT 5:05 AM

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Tiny
BORIS K
  • MECHANIC
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Hello,

Is the brake master cylinder leaking externally? can you see any brake fluid outside at the brake master cylinder? Or is the brake fluid level dropping in the reservoir without any visible external leaks?
If the 2nd scenario is applicable you need to check the brakes lines and callipers/drums at the wheels first for any possible leakage, please see pictures below.

If no leaks are visible at the wheels then I would suggest to remove your brake master cylinder. Check for any leakage at the rear of the brake master cylinder. See picture below. Also check for any traces of brake fluid in the brake booster. If any brake fluid is found in the brake booster this should be drained out. Best practice is to replace the brake booster as the brake fluid will cause the rubber diaphragm to perish and eventually fail.

How to replace a brake master cylinder see instructions below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-brake-master-cylinder

and bleed brakes

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-bleed-or-flush-a-car-brake-system

Please let us know how you get along.

Cheers, Boris

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Friday, April 23rd, 2021 AT 3:32 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Here are the master cylinder installation instruction you have requested. Here is a guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://youtu.be/WDxvEQrMkBg

and

https://youtu.be/w7gUsj2us0U

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-brake-master-cylinder

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 AT 5:08 PM

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