I replaced all of the brake shoes 5 months ago and rehoned all of the wheel
and master cylinders. I rebuilt it all with new kits. It took some time to
get them bleeded and working. I had to rehoned the master 3 times.
A few days ago I was not thinking where I was going and almost missed a
turn. I slammed on the brakes. Well since that time my master now has a
small leek out under the rubber cover. I now need to pump the brakes 4 or 5
times to get them to work with the same force they use to have.
Yesterday, I bleed the fronts and got no air. But I have not done the
backs.
Any ideas what happened and what I should do?
I looked at having the master re-sleeved but that cost $150.00. For the
first time I am now thinking that original is not the best way to go - since
I can find a new NAPA master for $75.00. It looks small and cheep compared
to the original but it it half price.....
As of the last parts order for my truck I now have 2 times in parts and
labor over what I paid for the original! I think this will keep growing
however maybe not as fast not using original replacement.
Any ideas on what to do from this point?
Thanks,
Jim House
46 Chevy 3104
Hollis, NH
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