Honda Car Forum

On 2004-08-22 13:01:05 -0400, Randolph <trash@junkmail.com> said:

>
> Mach5 wrote:
>
> <snip>
>
>> But with the ignition on, shouldn't the pedal behave the same way? ie:
>> rising with more pumps?
>
> If the brakes are working properly, pumping the pedal with the engine
> running should make no difference. If you have air trapped in the
> system, it is common for the pedal to get firmer as you pump it with the
> engine running.
> <snip>
>
>>> Wouldn't you rather get a new one?
>
>> Hmmm...do you mean from the stealership? where would you suggest I
>> might find a new one, if not? apart from the dealership, i didn't think
>> i'd find a new MC anywhere.
>
> http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com sells new OEM master cylinders for
> around $195. I know it is a good chunk of change, but it is a
> once-in-a-decade type replacement. You can probably pick up a rebuilt
> one for much less than that at your local auto parts store.

holy crap! I was estimating like $40 bucks for a MC, but wtf do I
know?? jeeez. hehe...that's awful, and makes me feel even dumber for
not blocking the brake pedal with a wooden chock. definately gonna get
a new one, as the braking system is not something i'd like to test with
a 'rebuilt' unit. i worked at a videogame store once where we sold
refurbished hardware. what a complete farce that was, haha. nothing was
tested prior to resale.

majestic is in the states, is it not? so that's $195 US? Yikes.