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16v master cylinder & servo upgrade – how to with photographs
In the spirit of upgrading brakes, here’s a revamp of a how to I did a while back when I did the servo and master-cylinder:
[b]Parts Sources[/b]
Master Cylinder:
Not sure where mine came from, it was bought as new from a show, its got a Passat part number, but it’s unclear which model or year (Its dubious origin came back to bite me later though as it wasn’t an easy fit). You can get them from late mk2 (16v) and mk3 golfs, though these often have 2 outlets instead of 4.
Master Cylinder:
Not sure where mine came from, it was bought as new from a show, its got a Passat part number, but it’s unclear which model or year (Its dubious origin came back to bite me later though as it wasn’t an easy fit). You can get them from late mk2 (16v) and mk3 golfs, though these often have 2 outlets instead of 4.
Servo:
This came from a scrapped mk2 16v golf, it also came with master cylinder (2 oulet only) and an epansion tank that I needed.
This came from a scrapped mk2 16v golf, it also came with master cylinder (2 oulet only) and an epansion tank that I needed.
[b]Preparation.[/b]
This is an increadibly messy job. You’ll need tons of newspaper & rags for soaking up spilt brake fluid, and also a means of storing and disposing of about 1 litre of old brake fluid. If you’re cracking the fuel system on a K-jet engine for access, be prepared for all the mess that involves too (i.e. Rags and newspaper for petrol spills).
This is an increadibly messy job. You’ll need tons of newspaper & rags for soaking up spilt brake fluid, and also a means of storing and disposing of about 1 litre of old brake fluid. If you’re cracking the fuel system on a K-jet engine for access, be prepared for all the mess that involves too (i.e. Rags and newspaper for petrol spills).
A good brake bleeding kit is a bonus. I use an Easy-bleed type kit, plumbed into a flat spare tyre generating about 1 bar (approx 10psi) of pressure.
Be prepared to jack the car, both for access underneath it (unless you’re really slim) and for easier bleeding of the brakes.
Tools needed are fairly minimal. 10, 11, & 13mm spanners will do for most of the brake components, A dedicated brake union spanner (sometimes called a crowsfoot) with 10 & 11mm ends could be useful on tight joints. A 17mm spanner will fit around the clevis for adjustment, an Ajustable spanner will help for odd instances when you can’t find the one you want. A ratchet set with a 13mm socket is useful, but not essentail, as most access it too tight for it. Long flatbladed screwdrivers are always useful, both for leverage and prodding and poking stuff.