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$225 for a master cylinder!??!!!?!?!?!!?!?! They're like $60 bucks from Autozone!

Thats parts and labor.

I have no where to start in replacing a master cylinder and have not a clue how to do everything else associated with replacing it. Besides I am on a deadline and have to have my car working before friday.

UNLESS...You guys have got a 1st gen ABS brake system w/ master cylinder replacement "How-To" around here... ;)
 



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Master Cylinder is an easy job. You just unhook the brake lines, unbolt the two bolts holding it to the booster, and reverse to install the new one. You'll need a helper to bleed the brakes. Its a two hour job at the most with a helper.
 






Cool!!
I just now need to know how to properly bleed the brake sytem.
 












See if you can pick up a Haynes manual some where. Mine has instructions (pics too) for removal and installation of the brake booster and master cinder. If I had one for a 94 I would just scan it for you. Why don't you see if Autozone still has one or two Haynes manuals laying around for 1st generation explorers.
 






Update:

I dropped the X off at my auto shop, and they are going to fix it. $217.64. Heh, not bad.
 






Cool!!
I just now need to know how to properly bleed the brake sytem.

First, go to AutoZone or Harbor Freight and buy a MityVac. I can't recommend them enough.

To bleed the master cylinder, fill it with brake fluid, then connect both of the plastic hoses from the MityVac to each brake line output. Put the other end of each plastic hose into the brake fluid reservoir, so it will pump fluid into itself. Start pumping the brakes until you no longer see bubbles appearing in the hoses.

Reconnect the brake lines that run from the master cylinder to the ABS unit. Now time to bleed your brakes. Do them in this order:

Rear right
Rear left
Front right
Front left

To bleed the brakes, first soak the bleeder valves on each wheel cylinder with PB Blaster, let them sit overnight, soak them again and let them sit another few hours. You do NOT want to shear off seized bleeder valves!

Do one wheel at a time. Loosen the bleeder valve a couple of turns using a six-point socket, and connect the Mityvac to it using its hoses (make sure you put the small plastic container in between the Mityvac and the bleeder valve to catch the brake fluid). Pump the Mityvac until you see fresh, honey-colored brake fluid coming through the hoses. If you aren't getting any fluid at all, get in the truck and give the brake pedal a mighty push to clear out blockage in the bleeder valve, then complete the bleeding process.

Once you've got the fresh fluid showing, and no bubbles (you may see small bubbles from air leaking in between the hose and the bleeder valve nipple, that's OK), tighten the bleeder valve with a wrench. Then remove the hose from the valve. Refill the brake reservoir up to the top mark.

Repeat this process for each wheel. That's it, you're done!
 






I would bet that the blower problem is the relay. My 94 did exactly the same thing. It would work when it wanted to and there was no rhyme or reason for it not to. Replaced the relay and never had another problem. $217 for a master cylinder replacement (ouch)
 






Well at least I don't have to put the X in park while at a light...:rolleyes:
 






Dan, if you haven't already and the job hasn't been done yet, watch them do it! You will learn a lot about your explorer if you do. And if you have any more problems brake related you will be more knowledgeable to do the work yourself next time.
 






Lol. Maybe next time. :)

Anyway I am curious if the 94 XLT models came with unlock/lock fob? I thought it might but dunno for sure. I wasn't given one when I purchased it from a 3rd party.

I would really like to program a fob to do this because...well, just because ;)

Thanks,

BTW my X is back from the shop and I had to realign the rear drum brakes, so I did a little "back-and-forward" dance in my cul-de-sac. Hope nobody saw that...:shifty_ey
 






Mine did come with a remote lock fob but I'm pretty sure it is aftermarket. It's an earlier Viper/MyValet brand
 






Glad your breaks are in working order now, that was sort of important.
 






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