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Anybody R&R'ed a brake master cylinder on a '96 W body (MC) with frt ABS? Remove the ABS cover plate to access?
Pull the assy to do? I have been looking online YouTube etc . No luck

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You should use this. It tells you.


It tells you on page 9-10, section 8, first paragraph:
Warning 1: If you have the early style with the master cylinder/ABS module combination, you can't do it without a GM (or equivalent) scan tool and proper training and knowledge.


I paraphrased. The reason a DIY'er can't is too long to type out.

If you have that style.... TAKE IT TO A SHOP! You won't find a "how to" on that style.

Hey Green, I work for Cable Dahmer. Bring it over to one of our dealerships and we can fix you up!!




Randy

22 year old car worth what, $1500 if it's mint, at a dealer that likely charges far in excess of $100/hr.... I bet that happens, lol.

I just put an oil pump in a 2012 GMC Sierra for a guy for just under $1000. Dealers labor bill alone would have been more. Dealer shop rates are astronomical. I closed my business in 2015 with a labor rate of $65/hr and the dealers were at $90/95. Now they are at $112 here.... I don't see any difference in quality, facilities or better pay for the employees, so who gets all that?? I should charge more than I do to do this stuff. But, hey, I'm not a "business", just a guy, so it's good money. :biggrin2:

It is the original MC
the problem is the pistons stuck to the bottom of the cly , not failed
The lines rusted at a connection and over a speedbump body flex caused both to leak , fixed the lines but not able to get pressure
Ill wait till warmer weather ,I have other rides, thanks for the expertice

I agree, service is too high priced! I work in the bodyshop and our rates are about half of what service charges. That said, we do have a few pretty smart fellows there.

If ever in need of a honest mechanic, you could go to Todd's automotive in Harrisonville. He is a friend and truly one of the good guys. Thats where I take my stuff when I can't do it myself.



Randy