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Old 05-18-2006, 11:03 AM
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For those of you on a budget like me, but this still sounds like something you need/want to do, check out what I found!!

Looks like I need to head to the hardware store and get myself an extra Master Cylinder lid!!!
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Originally Posted by MOS95B
For those of you on a budget like me, but this still sounds like something you need/want to do, check out what I found!!

Looks like I need to head to the hardware store and get myself an extra Master Cylinder lid!!!
boosty and I tried making a special cap, first attempt didn't turn out as good as we hoped. but Maybe you can pull it off.
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For those of you on a budget like me, but this still sounds like something you need/want to do, check out what I found!!

Looks like I need to head to the hardware store and get myself an extra Master Cylinder lid!!!
boosty and I tried making a special cap, first attempt didn't turn out as good as we hoped. but Maybe you can pull it off.
Douldn't be that difficult, but I can't for the life of me remember what kind of cap we have....
Old 05-18-2006, 11:10 AM
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We have a round cap similar to the one in that picture. I don't think our attempt sealed and have a couple other caps to try it on.

The only thing that inexpensive bleeder is missing is a pressure gauge. That way you know how much pressure is in the tank. Doesn't seem like it'* necessary though. Good find John.
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Actually, Bill, if your continued reading, his adds a pressure guage as Update #1!
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Is there a caliper upgrade that can be done also to make our brakes stop better?
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Originally Posted by bandit
Is there a caliper upgrade that can be done also to make our brakes stop better?
i done believe there is anything for the 92-99. But from experience with Bills SSEi, you dont need better stoping power for a daily driver
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Pat- Rats alwell i want better ones for when i get an ssei

Bill- how much are the Ceramic pads?
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I have this kit here, works very well had it for years, i do a full flush evert 3-5 years..

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Originally Posted by daman
I have this kit here, works very well had it for years, i do a full flush evert 3-5 years..

That one'* $19.95 at Harbor Freight. See my link above...


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