Master Cylinder's - New out of box, not working?

[_Wes_]

Anyone ever bought a new Master Cylinder that when installed did not work?

 

[bdcardinal]

yup, not brand specific either. all were properly bench bled.

 

[_Wes_]

Originally Posted By: bdcardinal
yup, not brand specific either. all were properly bench bled.


I was just wondering if this was a fluke, or a commong thing.

 

[bdcardinal]

Its not common, but not unheard of. Its usually more common on reman ones.

 

[Quest]

Before jumping into conclusions: did you bench-prime it properly before you install?

 

[_Wes_]

Originally Posted By: bdcardinal
Its not common, but not unheard of. Its usually more common on reman ones.


Thank you. I'm having a mechanic redo the brakes on my Toyota, and according to him he's got two that were bad (same store/brand).

 

[_Wes_]

Originally Posted By: Quest
Before jumping into conclusions: did you bench-prime it properly before you install?



No idea to be honest. I guess I should add that I will not be getting charged for the extra hours of work, so I don't think he's trying to stick me with a large bill.

 

[Steve S]

It happens often.

 

[mechtech2]

Rebuilds, yes.
Brand new, no.

I'd question the method of bench bleeding used.
Guys do SOMETHING, and think it is correct bench bleeding.
And who knows if the master cyl is the original problem?

 

[artificialist]

Cheap remans frequently are defective.

That is why I would rather buy new.