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924 Brakes - Master Cylinder?

 
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stan_5150  



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:51 am    Post subject: 924 Brakes - Master Cylinder? Reply with quote

Good day. 1978 924 approximately 76K on it. Last time it had tabs on it was in 2002 and to my knowledge it hasn't been run since then. It was my dads and he always garaged it. Any.....

Brake pedal went to the floor, noticed that there wasn't any brake fluid in the system so I've spent my time bleeding all 4 corners. Fluid pumps, no air that I can tell, but pedal still goes to the floor. I'm thinking master cylinder but if anyone has any suggestions please let this noob know!

Thanks.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sounds right..
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stan_5150  



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 21, 2020 4:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Much appreciated! Anyone have a good suggestion for a parts source for a Master Brake cylinder for these? I've seen everything from a $75 rebuilt unit to $750 for a new one. Any/all suggestions welcome. Thanks again.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 12:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for saving another 924. I've had good luck with rebuilt hydraulic parts.

Brake hoses have a 10 year life, if they are older, you should replace them.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/shop/b/brake-systems-16456/brake-hydraulics-16513/brake-hose-12844/b5f009f547f7/1978/porsche/924?q=brake+hose&fitAttr_10039=Show%20All

https://www.fcpeuro.com/Porsche-parts/924/?year=1978&m=20&e=802&t=6&b=9&d=&v=10&keywords=brake%20hose
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stan_5150  



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 1:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great suggestions! Time to do some shopping and fixing.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2020 6:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There was a change to the master cylinder about 78/9, the later ones were larger, also did away with the 2 brake light /fluid level warning light switches on the bottom of the m/cyl. At least on the euro spec cars. Early ones appear to be getting harder to find.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 24, 2020 3:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The 78 still used pressure switches...
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stan_5150  



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PostPosted: Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Anyone know where the best source is for a 924 master brake cylinder rebuild kit?
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 11, 2020 10:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Long shot question here....has anyone here used a part number 171 698 181 L Brake Master Cylinder Repair kit on their 924? I found the number here: http://www.924.org/parts/parts.htm but just trying to see if anyone has any experience with that part number. Thanks in advance.
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 15, 2020 10:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey all. I found a repair kit online with a part number that ends in a "-181H".

The one on the 924.org parts page is a "-181L".

What does the alpha character in the Part Number denote? Some sort of upgrade/downgrade?

Thanks in advance.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 18, 2020 8:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

in the catalog it right ends by H letter

here is your kit

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/autofren-seinsa/7875262
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 18, 2020 10:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Many thanks!
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