i was just wondering if anyone had pesonally replaced their mastercylinder? im assuming the seals on mine are shot (nismobaron), therefore my brakes do not work? it looks like a simple job replacing im just double checking to make there isnt any thing special i need to do before i make the swap. as always thanx fellas

and does anybody know where i should get the part?

 

Master cylinder replacement as easy as it looks - hardest part is the system bleeding...
Drain as much fluid from reservoir before removal - use a suction device such as a turkey baster or similar. Take care not to spill brake fluid on any painted surface - it damages paint.
After removing brake lines from the master cylinder, cover the pipes with foil or food wrap; don't use duct tape (this is to stop dirt getting into system).
Refit replacement master cylinder to booster and hook up brake lines. Nissan recommend bleeding the master cylinder but it isn't necessary - just takes longer to bleed whole system.
If you have ABS, disconnect earth wire from battery and keep ignition off. Use new brake fluid to DOT 3 standard - don't reuse old brake fluid. When topping up reservoir, cap the bottle - brake fluid is hydroscopic (it absorbs the water in the air which isn't good...)
Bleed in following sequence:
Left rear
Right front
Right rear
Left front
You'll probably have to go around car a few times.
I normally get someone to do the pedal work rather than use a one-man kit. That's purely my preference as I have yet to find a decent & reliable one-man kit in NZ.

As for getting replacement unit, try either remanufactured or take your master cylinder to a brake shop & get them to rebuild it - should take 1-2 hours plus parts. A new master cylinder is $$$
Good luck

 

I know this was asked before, and everyone seems to be trying to put 300ZX parts on there car, but I have a 300ZX Brake Master Cylinder. Anyone think it will fit on a VE, or should I sell it back on ebay???

 

not sure never tried it.

 

Looks like you've got a VE max - put it side by side & see what differences their are. Probably very few as both cars similar weight & powered by same basic engine. Note that Nissan uses brake parts from two companies - don't let different man names put you off. Most car manufacturers use same parts over range of models - esp ancillary items.

 

drrrive, how much would you seel me the master cylinder for?

 

They do look very similer when I put them next each other. I bought it for $90+ shipping and I don't know how much they cost, so let me see how much a Maxima one is first before I say I will sell it. Ill look around 2nite and 2mrow, PM me by next week about it!