Remanufactured Brake Master Cylinder(AcuraIntegra)

[Ricky]

So I’ve recently swapped out a faulty master cylinder on my 90 Acura Integra due to the brake pedal sinking into the floor. However, I decided to purchase a remanufactured MC (economical reasons) but I’m reading many blogs warning people to stay away from them because they will randomly go out. I purchased it at an Autozone and its an OEM remanufactured NISSIN. A couple people have stated that they’ve done the same thing and had no problems. So I just wanted a professional opinion on this matter. Is a remanufactured MC a bad idea? Should I just return it? Thanks for any advice!

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[Glenn]

My dad was a mechanic,and he didn’t like anything but new products.however I have used remanufactured master cylinders with no problems.

[george gonzalez]

Real mechanics LOVE to use brand-new parts as it roughly doubles their profit and they’re sure the car won’t come back. A win-win situation for them.

What would you do in their shoes? Probably the same thing.

That suggests that reman parts are a bit more of a risk but with the benefit of a considerably lower price.

I’ve used remanufactured calipers and master cylinders and alternators and they all seem to last a good long time. They may not be the same quality as a new part, but if you’re installing it in an older car or money is tight that is less of a concern.

[Matt]

I had a 1992 Civic that I put a remanned master cylinder on back in 2007. Put 60,000 miles on it before someone in a truck hit me at an intersection in January. Was still working just fine after all those years and miles.

[EricTheCarGuy]

I’ve been using reman masters for years without issues. However…

[Bill]

Using reman master cylinders is kinda a crap-shoot. You could install a half dozen without a problem and then the next one or two will be faulty. I guess it depends on who the rebuilder is. If it works and doesn’t leak then you probably got a good one.

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