April 12, 201312 yr I just blew a rear wheel cylinder, and noticed that the front reservoir is still full. Are the master cyls. on these cars split front to rear or is there a proportioning valve? I don't want to drive it of the front and rear are tied together but if they aren't I really need it to get around! The soonest I can get a wheel cylinder is next Wednesday... Thanks, -Sam
April 13, 201312 yr They are set up diagonally so you should always have at least one functional front brake.
April 13, 201312 yr I had a seized rear brake on my gl, so I took the brake pads out and used a brad that fit perfectly it the brake line to seal that cylinder off so it wouldn't move. It would probably be better than letting it leak out.
April 14, 201312 yr Author I'll try sealing the line tomorrow until the wheel cylinders come in. Is there any difference between left and right?
April 14, 201312 yr 90-94 loyale same cly might be easyer to find spilt is ds front and ps rear and ps front and ds rear
April 18, 201312 yr Author Got my wheel cylinders today. Should I replace the. Rear brake lines while I'm at it? Are these a custom made-to-order type of deal or are there places you can buy them? I haven't really had a chance to check them out seeing as how I just moved and still haven't put my shop in order...
April 18, 201312 yr I wouldn't worry about them unless either 1. The rubber is cracking or 2. The hard lines look like their very badly corroded. I'm not sure where you would get them, I would try napa or your local auto parts store.
April 18, 201312 yr I highly doubt you'll find prebent lines for this era, you'll most likely end up having to bend the tubing to fit.
April 18, 201312 yr I highly doubt you'll find prebent lines for this era, you'll most likely end up having to bend the tubing to fit. Your probably right, but it still doesn't hurt to ask. Sometimes the people behind the counter may know of a place to get them, even if they need to be custom made, it's worth a try.
April 18, 201312 yr I send customers to advance auto, the one down the road from where I work will bend them for you if you have one to pattern by.
April 18, 201312 yr Most NAPA shops can bend lines, and most anyplace that advertises "Hydraulic lines made here" can help as well. "I know of a guy who's addicted to brake fluid...he says he can stop anytime...." Good Luck with the bleeding o' the brakes! Respectfully, Timothy
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