Thanks for the FAQ Brake Master Cylinder replacement

I changed the master cylinder this weekend and was concerned when no
one at the parts store seem to know anything about the adjustment of
the booster rod. I have a factory manual for my 90 accord and Honda
makes such a mystery out of it with the special tool that I was
concerned when they told me to just go ahead without it.

I read the submission by TeGGer and am no longer concerned. I ended up
with just a little more free play than I started with, and I quess I
can go back and adjust it without the tool as shown.

Another tip. I first bought a rebuilt master cylinder. When I got it
home and inspected it the outside of the aluminum casting was pitted
and corroded. I went back and spent the extra $15 for a new one. I
learned when they used to sell rebuild kits for master cylinders,
clutch masters and slaves, etc., not to rebuild one that showed signs
that the aluminum was breaking down. Ususally only get a year or so
out of a rebuild.

Anyway, thanks for the helpful stuff. I've used it a lot.

Frank

 

Nobody ever does, because nobody ever adjusts it unless the brakes lock on.

It's quite easy. The hardest part is modifying the wrenches. And getting
space to work. Remove that knee bolster!

Shitty rebuilders. My rebuilt looked brand-new. I can only guess at what it
looked like inside, though. I did not pull it apart.

Yeah. I wanted to rebuild mine. They don't sell the kit any more though.

Glad it helped. That's what it's there for.