tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294414328685531505.post8726771344102534644..comments2024-03-28T04:38:43.324-03:00Comments on Bobs Shop: 1999 Cushman master cylinder replacement .Bobs Shophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05296703350760606285noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294414328685531505.post-29708987856648296922022-05-27T17:02:24.938-03:002022-05-27T17:02:24.938-03:00The brake master cylinder on a 1999 truckster like...The brake master cylinder on a 1999 truckster like this one is the same as old vw beetle. They are super cheap. Like 28 dollars on Amazon. The bolts take a 10 mm socket and are hard to get out and in due to clearance issues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294414328685531505.post-75382192330977559652020-02-15T12:36:05.279-04:002020-02-15T12:36:05.279-04:00$100 is ridiculous! Google master cylinders and fi...$100 is ridiculous! Google master cylinders and find one that matches. The bore won't matter as long as the mounting bolts match up. I paid $45 for a new master cylinder for my Truckster but another seller was selling the exact same one for $105. It pays to shop around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294414328685531505.post-24350830108928265002019-02-09T15:30:16.844-04:002019-02-09T15:30:16.844-04:00You might be able to use a vac pump to pull fluid ...You might be able to use a vac pump to pull fluid in . Pretty mine bleed ok through wheel cylinders . You could make up a line and run to reservoir. I have a hand pump vac pressure gauge Bobs Shophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296703350760606285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294414328685531505.post-3050340997655779122019-02-09T14:46:29.886-04:002019-02-09T14:46:29.886-04:00Any suggestions on how to bench bleed the master c...Any suggestions on how to bench bleed the master cylinder? I am not sure how to proceed since the reservoir is under the hood and not directly on the master cylinder.Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191242313228377654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294414328685531505.post-19132166087855369952016-03-03T13:29:10.810-04:002016-03-03T13:29:10.810-04:00Sounds about right . I think around 70 $ Canadian ...Sounds about right . I think around 70 $ Canadian back thenBobs Shophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296703350760606285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294414328685531505.post-3939587603125961892016-03-03T12:22:10.895-04:002016-03-03T12:22:10.895-04:00Sir, I just came across your Blog. I have a 1999 t...Sir, I just came across your Blog. I have a 1999 truckster with no brakes and am getting ready to replace the master cylinder this week. I realize this post is several years old, but I was quoted $100 for the master cylinder and thought that pretty high. May I ask what it was when you purchased.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294414328685531505.post-71817983211466992852015-04-24T11:38:30.873-03:002015-04-24T11:38:30.873-03:00Bench bleed first .Bench bleed first .Bobs Shophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296703350760606285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294414328685531505.post-86098397317201882072015-04-24T08:52:33.950-03:002015-04-24T08:52:33.950-03:00Did you bench bleed the master cylinder prior to i...Did you bench bleed the master cylinder prior to installation?? I notice the cylinder I received does not have a cover that can be removed and filled with fluid like on my '85 Chevy I did last year. Can you please advise?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01905952384575631454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294414328685531505.post-17480523771113867252014-12-09T13:55:21.647-04:002014-12-09T13:55:21.647-04:00Thanks for the information, I will give that a try...Thanks for the information, I will give that a try!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294414328685531505.post-59977734921366469162014-12-08T20:15:02.472-04:002014-12-08T20:15:02.472-04:00Pretty sure their 1/2 ( wrench size) .on vacation ...Pretty sure their 1/2 ( wrench size) .on vacation at the moment. If they don't come off from underneath they might be accessible from the panel under hood. Been a while can't remember for sure. Get back to me next week if your still having an issue. Bobs Shophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296703350760606285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294414328685531505.post-51499190904873498312014-12-08T20:14:37.435-04:002014-12-08T20:14:37.435-04:00Pretty sure their 1/2 ( wrench size) .on vacation ...Pretty sure their 1/2 ( wrench size) .on vacation at the moment. If they don't come off from underneath they might be accessible from the panel under hood. Been a while can't remember for sure. Get back to me next week if your still having an issue. Bobs Shophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296703350760606285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2294414328685531505.post-61649436486440461802014-12-08T19:32:37.683-04:002014-12-08T19:32:37.683-04:00How did you remove the two bolts holding the maste...How did you remove the two bolts holding the master cylinder on? Do you know what size the two bolts should be? <br /><br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com