Brake fluid Leak

yeyo999 · 06-27-2008, 05:21 PM

1999 Ford Explorer sport 4.0 sohc

Break fluid is leaking were the master cylinder bolts up to the brake booster. I'm not that savy (i'll ask stupid questions), but i am assuming i will have to replace the master cylinder. I've looked them up online, and it seems that there are master cylinder with or without speed control.

Do I have to replace the master cylinder and not simply a gasket? (i'm a starving student, the less i spend the better)

How do i determing if the master cylinder has speed control censor?

Will I run into complication replacing the master cylinder if the car is equiped with abs brakes?

Any helpfull tips are greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance, you guys always help out.

*CDW6212R* · 06-27-2008, 05:38 PM

I would suggest buying a used part if the cost at Autozone etc. is too high. They don't fail ever basically, I would not mind any used master cylinder.

BTW, all Sport Explorer trucks like yours have ABS, and the same master cylinder. I would expect that any 95-2000 Sport model would work for you. The 2001 and newer trucks got bigger rotors, so those may be slightly different. Regards,

**BrooklynBay** · 06-28-2008, 10:06 PM

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06-27-2008, 05:21 PM	#1
yeyo999 Wannabe Elite Explorer Los Angeles 99 Sport Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 25 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Brake fluid Leak 1999 Ford Explorer sport 4.0 sohc Break fluid is leaking were the master cylinder bolts up to the brake booster. I'm not that savy (i'll ask stupid questions), but i am assuming i will have to replace the master cylinder. I've looked them up online, and it seems that there are master cylinder with or without speed control. Do I have to replace the master cylinder and not simply a gasket? (i'm a starving student, the less i spend the better) How do i determing if the master cylinder has speed control censor? Will I run into complication replacing the master cylinder if the car is equiped with abs brakes? Any helpfull tips are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance, you guys always help out.

06-27-2008, 05:38 PM	#2
CDW6212R Elite Explorer Knoxville, TN 98 Mountaineer A4WD Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 12,949 Vehicle Specs	I would suggest buying a used part if the cost at Autozone etc. is too high. They don't fail ever basically, I would not mind any used master cylinder. BTW, all Sport Explorer trucks like yours have ABS, and the same master cylinder. I would expect that any 95-2000 Sport model would work for you. The 2001 and newer trucks got bigger rotors, so those may be slightly different. Regards, __________________ Don 91 Lincoln LSC/SE, 99/93 Explorer Limited 4WD, 98 AWD Mounty with 255/55/18's, big sway bars, and 12.75" x 1.25" rotors. Soon a BW4406, built trans, stereo and interior. The best thing that could help us all, is the Fair Tax Plan. Be American, Buy American (Manufacturer)

06-28-2008, 10:06 PM	#3
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