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andyman
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Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 2:03 Post subject: New brake master cylinder |
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Just when I thought I'd done all the work for my Deli's MoT, I find my brake M/C is leaking again, 3-4 years after I serviced it with new seals. So I am buying a new one complete this time. Can anyone confirm that this is correct for my P35W spec L300 with auto box? shortened ebay link _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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andyman
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Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 2:04 Post subject: |
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PS anyone know why my links aren't going blue? _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:40 Post subject: |
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Because it was too long and broke the system.
Now corrected. _________________
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andyman
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Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 14:37 Post subject: |
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Thanks Lewis _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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andyman
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Posted: Tue Mar 02, 2021 11:00 Post subject: |
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Thanks for that PP, I already ordered a Blue Print one, but the OEM code for it is 407060, and while the suitable vehicles listed were a bunch of L300 4x4s,
none of them were P25 or P35. Fortunately, I have an old worn one in my parts box, so I can check if the new one will fit before I start dismantling the dash,
- I suspect it may be a diameter issue. I have to keep the Deli drivable, as I am doing a fair bit of car-juggling in and out of the garage,
and that's without my wife's Merc on site - it's gone to the specialist for an engine management light diagnosis, and has apparently developed a hole in the bank account! _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Fostlongstrider Lifetime member
Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 2590 Location: Hedon, East Yorks
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Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2021 11:37 Post subject: |
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Hi Andy, P25 and P35 are just differences in the roof, High P35 and Low P25.
As far as brake cylinders go I would take it they are all the same. _________________ Ian.
All the best from the East Riding of Yorkshire.
'93 L300 Super Exceed Corse Gray over Grace Silver.Auto.
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andyman
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Posted: Thu Mar 04, 2021 15:02 Post subject: |
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Thanks Ian. As I write, the new m/c is in position, waiting for me to go back out and finish connections etc. Just came in to warm up and have some lunch. Strangely, the servo end of the old one is as dry as bone inside the end, it is as if it was leaking from one of the connections, but they were all tight. _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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andyman
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Posted: Fri Mar 05, 2021 19:51 Post subject: |
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Roger, are you saying that the OEM spring clips aren't clamping tight enough on the filler tubes? The pipes were initially stuck to the rotateable plastic connectors on the top of the cylinder, and needed a bit of leverage with a trim lever after I had pulled back the clips. Looks like I may have a spare, serviceable M/C after all that! _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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jejoenje
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Posted: Sat Mar 06, 2021 15:46 Post subject: |
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Hi Andy,
Sorry late to the party here, but For What It's Worth I fitted that exact cylinder you linked to about a year ago - not from that seller but somewhere else on fleabay.
Blue print part ADC45121.
Only thing I had to do is twist the hose attachments round so they point in the correct direction for the hose connections.
Not had a single issue with it so far.
Jeroen
(Text Speak converted to prose. Please do not use Text Speak on the website, as per:- FAQ) _________________ 1992 L300 Exceed "Selma" |
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andyman
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Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 0:22 Post subject: |
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Hi Jeroen. Yes, it's all fitted and bled now. But I did get a few drips from a filler pipe connection when I pushed the rubber cap onto the reservoir, so I took a bit out, and also adjusted the clip, and all seems well now. Hopefully I can get it MoTed this week - finally! Also needed 2 new wiperblades. Despite cleaning adjusting and lubricating, handbrake is still borderline in my opinion. The MoT garage charged me for a couple of hours work on it last year before they passed it anyway, despite I couldn't tell any difference, - it was still iffy. But then it's an auto, so I leave it in PARK. How are others' handbrakes? _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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andyman
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Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2021 23:19 Post subject: |
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Thanks Roger, sounds exactly like mine, so that's reassuring! _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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jejoenje
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Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2021 23:08 Post subject: |
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Interesting.. my handbrake has never given me much concern, although I make a habit of always parking in gear, everywhere, whatever vehicle.
I've adjusted the handbrake a few times at the handle, just to make sure it's tight.
Having said that, I've also never been able to check much about the back brakes, ever - years ago (not long after I got the van) I tried to get the drums off to check the shoes/cylinders etc. The drums never budged a millimeter, even after rather a lot of violence.
Every MOT since I've waited for the rear brakes to come up as an issue, they never have yet. Next one's due on Friday... _________________ 1992 L300 Exceed "Selma" |
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andyman
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Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2021 19:20 Post subject: |
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If ever I manage to get the brake drums off and there is a lip, I grind it off and file it smooth, so I can get them off more easily in future, because backing off the adjuster is usually a PITA. Mine are cleaned and adjusted, cables and linkages lubed, but it still takes that last click before you think you are going to rip out the whole lever to get it to hold on a 20% incline. Jeroen - fingers crossed we'll both be celebrating come Friday night! _________________ Andy C L300 Super Exceed - over 100 smiles per gallon! |
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Posted: Thu Mar 11, 2021 14:24 Post subject: |
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My handbrake never seems to be any good so I leave her in P when I park. _________________ Ian.
All the best from the East Riding of Yorkshire.
'93 L300 Super Exceed Corse Gray over Grace Silver.Auto.
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