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929 brake master cylinder install write up rx-7

#1 User is offline   azn akira 

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Posted 24 March 2006 - 05:25 PM

well there isnt too much interesting stuff going on the forum so i though i would add to that (if you dont own an fd anyways). i know there are a couple people who have fd's that look on here so maybe this would be helpful to them.

items needed:
929 master cylinder
1 or 2 12 inch brake lines with metric inverted flare
10mm flare nut wrench
14mm flare nut wrench
12mm wrench
philips head screw driver

first you should put rags beneath your master cylinder because you dont want to drip brake fluid on any of your paint. then remove the brake lines going to the top of the brass fitting, remove the line going for the hydraulic clutch, disconnect the fluid level sensor.
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then remove the 12mm nuts holding the m/c to the booster. now you can remove the m/c from the car. once removed remove the screw that holds the reservior on the m/c, and put the reservior onto the 929 m/c.
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here you can either use two custom brake lines or you can use one custom line and the rear brake line off the rx7's m/c. i took off the brake line from the back of the rx7s m/c and used it for the front line on the 929s m/c. if you use the brake line from the rx7s m/c use new washers with the banjo bolt. then i made a custom line for the back. i got my brake line from a local auto parts store for $5 with fittings on it already. i just had to bend the line. torque the brake lines 10-15 ft-lbs
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connect the lines to the brass fitting
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now you should bench bleed the m/c. if you dont do this you may never be able to get all the air out. after you bench bleed the m/c its time to install it on the car. it goes on the same as the rx7 one so theres nothing tricky
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once its on its time to bleed the system.

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my initial impressions: i love it! im using the stock brakes, and they feel so much better. i havn't tried anything too highspeed yet, as i want to make sure the lines wont fail on me first. i've done a lot of stops from about 50mph, activated the abs a few times, and the pedal feels great. less travel, and a firmer pedal. you dont even notice the extra pedal effort.

"It's been my experience that straight-line acceleration is probably the first aspect of automotive performance that any intelligent driver gets bored with." - the late Peter Gregg
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Posted 24 March 2006 - 05:46 PM

Nice. We should have more writeups on this forum. I've added this write up in the Car forum FAQs. Congrats, yours is the first! Hehe:
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Any suggestions on how to word the articles or cars are welcomed as I'm not the best with code/chassis names. I know the RX-7 is FD, but if there is anything to add let me know.
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Posted 25 March 2006 - 12:08 AM

Maybe I'll make some writeups as well...I have a clutch job next week and I also have ignition system tune-up parts to install for an upcoming smog check.
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Posted 25 March 2006 - 01:30 AM

Go for it. I'll link it in the FAQs when I see it.
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Posted 25 March 2006 - 12:49 PM

oh i should have probably explained why i did this. the mazda 929 master cylinders piston is 1'', the fd's is 15/16''. so the 929 master cylinder will move more fluid when you push the pedal. therefore the pedal has shorter travel and is firmer. it gives a more confidence inspiring pedal feel. the amount of braking force is controlled more by the pressure and not the distance the pedal is traveling.

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Posted 25 March 2006 - 11:58 PM

a nice and simple mod. just for the sake of the faq, how much were the parts? and if it was to be installed professional, an estimate cost of labor?
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neener neener... can't catch me~!
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#7 User is offline   azn akira 

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Posted 26 March 2006 - 12:02 AM

cost of the m/c is about $200, brake line $5. cost of labor for a shop, i have no idea

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Posted 26 March 2006 - 01:10 AM

finally..
the first good contribution to the forum in a long time.
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Posted 26 March 2006 - 01:43 AM

i love soompi..

Where else can I find a discussion about korean fashion, Soyoung Kang pictures, Love Story in Harvard, Fly to the Sky and read about a RX-7 brake master cyclinder.

I better bookmark this thread.
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