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Old 10-12-2009, 08:29 PM   #1 (permalink)
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master cylinder failure??

ok at 58 k the breaks very redone, new pads, rotor and rebuilt calipers, fresh fluid.
61k, break are shaking the car when breaking hard,
took back to break shop, they claim that the master cylinder is bad its burning the pads, even wear the rotors look fine,
anyone have any input
05 corolla S
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break pedal feel good till it vibrates and then ABS of course still kicks in.
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Old 10-12-2009, 08:39 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Can you take it to another place for a second opinion, any air in the lines?
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wait- did they replace the rotors or just turn them?

Lots of things can cause that issue besides a master cylinder

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Old 10-13-2009, 07:57 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Sounds like your brake rotors are warped.
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