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A question on a M1009 that has probably been asked 1,000 times

JAD561

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So, I haven't been on the site for over 3 years due to multiple deaths in my family and then my own struggle with Covid, so here goes.
My 1984 M1009 has basically sat for 3 years without starting. We changed out the batteries and have it running. My issue is, on my last State Inspection in 2017, I had my fluids topped off. Apparently the service station mixed DOT 5 Brake Fluid in with the DOT 4 fluid that I was using. so now the master cylinder needs to be replaced due to the sludge in the reservoir from the seals breaking down.

So my question is, can anyone provide a replacement number for the Master Cylinder? I always had good luck at Napa and Autozone on parts,
but I can't seem to get an answer other than "This one might work" So any help would be greatly appreciated.
 

JAD561

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BETHPAGE NY
So, I haven't been on the site for over 3 years due to multiple deaths in my family and then my own struggle with Covid, so here goes.
My 1984 M1009 has basically sat for 3 years without starting. We changed out the batteries and have it running. My issue is, on my last State Inspection in 2017, I had my fluids topped off. Apparently the service station mixed DOT 5 Brake Fluid in with the DOT 4 fluid that I was using. so now the master cylinder needs to be replaced due to the sludge in the reservoir from the seals breaking down.

So my question is, can anyone provide a replacement number for the Master Cylinder? I always had good luck at Napa and Autozone on parts,
but I can't seem to get an answer other than "This one might work" So any help would be greatly appreciated.
and I apologize in advance because I couldn't remember how to post and wound up here
 

shotty

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Just to clarify, DOT 5 fluid is what should be in there, as that is what the govt used. If you were using DOT4 without flushing everything out, now would be a good time to do that before installing the new master cylinder. Use whichever fluid you want but make sure to flush the system and dont let anyone mix them.
 
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