Hi all
Just picked up a 1994 Ford F-150 XLT.Its a project and had it towed as ball joints need replacing.When I got it back,tow truck driver says there are no brakes at all and when I opened the hood,master cylinder is dry and my passenger side rear has pretty big stain all over it
My question is,if I redo all the lines,tighten everything up,should the master be ok or would seals etc would have dried up

thanks
94ord

 

i would replace it, i personally would not trust it


IMO i would replace ALL of the hydraulic components of the brake system that have rubber in them

 

Thanks
i was kind of leaning that way but was hoping I would not have to

 

you can rebuild it with a kit....and a hone. Much simpler and a greater chance of the MC lasting another couple of decades.

 

Thanks Kd.I will look into that as well

 

I would just get a new M/C and not mess with the old one. Over time and use you will get a ridge in the M/C's bore and it often will damage the internal seals when you bleed the brakes. The M/C will start bypassing fluid and you will get no pedal.That's why you don't push the pedal down to the floor while bleeding. So unless that bore can be reamed, you likely will have a short lived master cylinder you just rebuilt.

 

Thanks Raski
i looked and decided to go with the new one as well.Just rebuilding etc for the price of a new seemed like a no brainer
appreciate your reply