Re: type 3 master cylinder

["Jim Adney" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 25 Jun 98 at 22:18, Chad wrote:

> >
> >> i have a 66 notchback and the master cylinder needs to be replaced. i
> >> ordered one and it is a dual circuit. all the books i have say it's a
> >> dual circuit but the one on the car is a single circuit.
> >> any help?
> >
> >66 was originally a single circuit system, dual started in 67.  Your 
> >system could be upgraded pretty easily, and it would be worthwhile to 
> >do.
> >
> >
>                 Im in the midst of doing this....and more. I've switched
>                 the front drum set-up with a late model square disk set-up.
>                 Got all the necessary parts off the donor square, plus a
>                 new german MC, new rotors, disks...etc.
>                 So far its been relatively easy.....except for removing
>                 the steering arns off of the tie-rod ends. Any easy tips???

There is a special little press for popping these out.  I got mine 
from JC Whitney years ago.  This makes this part of the job easy.

Jim
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Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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