Brake booster
Re: Brake booster
Well I did just buy a new one through eBay but it coming from the US, and have been told that it won't fit, but I can use the internals in mine.
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Re: Brake booster
I think that the master cylinder refurb should resolve the fading brake peddle but I'm sure I am still going to have a very heavy brake peddle which will need looking at as well. I just figured that without any spare parts, it's just a case of resolving one issue at a time and I'm sure there were two things going on with my dodgy brakes.
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Re: Brake booster
Just seen this E21 brake master cylinder on eBay, wasn't there when I wanted it.
eBay item. 191038558203
eBay item. 191038558203
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Re: Brake booster
Under Technical Details it says 'for Left Hand Drive vehicles'Gazman wrote:Just seen this E21 brake master cylinder on eBay, wasn't there when I wanted it.
eBay item. 191038558203
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Re: Brake booster
Just use the insides in your RHD cylinder, or make up new pipes. I seem to recall a Porsche 924/944 m/cyl will fit an e21 too.
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Re: Brake booster
If it's of any interest, you can get the repair kit directly from BMW, here:
https://shop.bmw-classic.de/is-bin/INTE ... EzD0oEvcX1
101.57 euros, free eu delivery last time I bought from there.

https://shop.bmw-classic.de/is-bin/INTE ... EzD0oEvcX1
101.57 euros, free eu delivery last time I bought from there.

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Re: Brake booster
That is a good option, but it is likely that the average brake/friction specialist can get you this kit for a lot less.
Regards/groeten, Jeroen
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Re: Brake booster
Just checked with the main dealer - £80 & change. Seems expensive for a few rubber washers.
Any suggestions for an alternative ?
Any suggestions for an alternative ?
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Re: Brake booster
Try Biggred.co.uk i think they have them if you ring them they are helpfull
my rebuild kit and one for the clucth master was under £50
my rebuild kit and one for the clucth master was under £50
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