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After 5-olug Swap, Added 4-piston Calipers

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Old 06-19-2003, 07:53 AM
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Ok, after adding the 4-pistons calipers from a GXL, I was told I need the check valve on the MC. Do I also need the GXL booster? I have one available to purchase, but I'm not sure if I need it.



So, what exactly do I need?
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I would use the ENTIRE brakebooster,mastercylinder assembly from a GXL
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If I am upgrading my GTu from single piston to four piston calipers, I should change out the booster and MC also?
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yes
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Got any extras laying around?
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Unfortunately , no. I need the last set I have for the Base upgrade
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Contact Kevin at rotaryresurrection He always has a ton of stuff available.



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thanks for the info, banzai. Does anyone know what kind of price these things should run? I know a guy with the parts, just making sure he doesn't overcharge me.



also, any idea what level of difficulty swapping these would be?
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Old 06-19-2003, 08:41 PM
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The master cylinder is no biggy. With the proper tools and a pressure bleeder you're done in under an hour. I've never swapped a brake booster, but that should not be hard as well, since you alreay will have the MC off.



I bought a new master cylinder for $70 shipped from www.nopionline.com



It is brand new in the box, made by Tokico. Even has the MAZDA part number on the box.
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cool, I'll offer him no more than $50 for both parts (used)



I looked over the removal of both items during breakfast this morning (in Haynes manual). The seem pretty simple, like remove brake lines from MC, remove 2 bolts, it comes off. Booster is like a tube, and 4 bolts under dash. I may be off a tad, but it doesn't seem difficult at all.
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