deskinthewoods
Well-Known Member
Dainty? Not really. But I’m pretty flexible generally so...it’ll still be a pita. 
deskinthewoods
Well-Known Member
All done. I ended up taking out the dashboard as I replaced the clutch master cylinder as well. Everything came out easily and new parts went in easily. The brake master came off the brake booster easily without taking the booster assembly out. I also replaced the clutch slave cylinder. Bled both systems using the tube in a jar of fluid method. Today's test drive to work was worry free!
w1ngs
New Member
I hate to say this, and it's probably been said before; you do not have to remove the dash to change the master cylinder. The instrument panel comes out, move a few things out of your way, and you can access it through the hole. This was a 30 minute job at the shop to change the master cylinder on the L300.
PhilipJ
Member
I think I am having similar problems with the master cylinder. Need to find parts for my 1992 Delica. Is there some kind of part number I can use? Just want to make sure I get the right one....
Nenw
Well-Known Member
I would honestly just pick up a complete master cylinder unless you really want to do a rebuild. If you do a rebuild you need should replace the caps and seals beneath them as well as the piston assembly. All the mitsubishi part numbers are listed earlier.
I am 90% certain that the US van master cylinder work. Those are the auto zone links. I am sure if you do quick search you can confirm.
I am 90% certain that the US van master cylinder work. Those are the auto zone links. I am sure if you do quick search you can confirm.
chasebobcat
New Member
I have a new L300 master cylinder I bought from Coombs Country Autos (Canada). I sold my L300 last year and need to unload it. $50 + shipping if you're interested PM me.
Nenw
Well-Known Member
Since I'm not pinned at work right now my mental space was a little more free. I remembered reading that someone bought the MC from a domestic van and only needed to rotate the caps...you know, the whole LHD RHD thing. Anyway, looked back and it was just earlier in the thread and saw it posted by JP 805 Delica right after I posted. So many threads and so many responses, I don't even know where I am at half the time anymore
Nenw
Well-Known Member
I might have a spare spare set of Alt Belts. I definitely have a spare P/S belt. I will look tomorrow. I would stick with OE if you are paying to have the work done. Worst comes to worst, hit up any local mitsubishi dealer, they can get them for you. Sunset Mitsu/Kia in Auburn might even have stock.
detroadster
Well-Known Member
Ugh. Add me to the club. Discovered a single drop of brake fluid on the rubber floor mat, under the steering wheel this morning. Looked up under the dash and sure enough, brake booster is wet and paint is starting to bubble.
I’ll get a brand new MC from one of the online retailer links here in this thread. Not worth messing with a rebuild.
questions for those who have done this:
1 - is there consensus on pulling the whole dash vs. just the cluster?
2 - all this talk about MC replacement but nothing about brake booster replacement. If the MC is leaking internally past the seal and filling the booster with fluid, will the booster be damaged and need replacement too? How do you get the fluid out of the booster?
I’ll get a brand new MC from one of the online retailer links here in this thread. Not worth messing with a rebuild.
questions for those who have done this:
1 - is there consensus on pulling the whole dash vs. just the cluster?
2 - all this talk about MC replacement but nothing about brake booster replacement. If the MC is leaking internally past the seal and filling the booster with fluid, will the booster be damaged and need replacement too? How do you get the fluid out of the booster?
DrMorris
Member
I totally missed that! Thank you! I'm stuck in the van since it is raining a little bit so it's hard to maneuver.
DrMorris
Member
I would love a hand but I don't think I'll get to the actual master cylinder until tomorrow. I'm still waiting for a few tools to show up from Amazon.If you need a hand let me know. Im just running errands all around the city today. And this should be your rain day setup. Don't forget the work light and space heater inside the van.
I think I have the dash almost ready to come off. I'm working on the switches and then I'll see if my metric allen wrenches work. If not I'll go bug the neighbor for some. BTW is this van you?
