Frank Boettcher <fboettcher@comcast.net> wrote in
news:rsgrb1dcpbfer69rcca29ef2squ6lvlii8@4ax.com:

> 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.


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



> 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.



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



>
> 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.



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



> I went back and spent the extra $15 for a new one. I
> learned when they used to sell rebuild kits for master cylinders,


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



> 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.


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


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