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Old 09-13-2011, 05:08 PM
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I also have a failed master cylinder, but its not leaking. I have not yet bothered to replace it. At this point, i see no reason I should. Brakes work fine, just need a little extra travel.
That can indicate a failure on one of the circuits in the master cylinder, meaning you have less braking. Not a good idea to keep driving it. When the second circuit fails you have nothing to stop you except the car in front.
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