VW Beetle Brake Master Cylinder Removal - VERY IMPORTANT TIPS! - DIY!

[@georgeezzell4474]

I already knew about the sleeves, but I have to say you did a great job filming them. I didn’t think they would be so clear to see.

[@jimhostetler8573]

Just retired not too long ago> looking for a project. Found an old VW dune buggy that sat in a barn 22 years. Title says 1966.l no nothing about VW bugs. Stumbled on to you, and so glad I did, you are amazing with your knowledge and the way you teach is very easy to follow. I am joining and happy to send you donations to help with your costs. Thanks so much, Jim Hostetler

[@eugenebaroni1298]

Great video. Always enjoy them have a good weekend...

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Jean, and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment.

[@5150mxVW]

great tip ....a Vw specialized shop in NH did a brake job on a Beetle didn't put the spacers back in ...

[@SladesVWBeetle]

😳 Wow!! Those are really important! I got a few emails from folks after watching this, with some bad stories on not having them in there.

[@sevenoaksbrewing]

Excellent video and great tips! Be well, my friend.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much, and thanks for being here every week.

[@scottiencali]

Looking forward to that "Spread the pedals apart video!" Stay healthy we need you out there!! Keep up the good work!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Scott, I truly appreciate that, and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment

[@royworks28]

Great video, lots of important info. Hope your feeling better

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks so much brother I truly appreciate that! I’m finally feeling better, you never realize how good you feel until you become sick.

[@stevecurtis3263]

glad u feel better. I was having withdrawels because no video from u. looking forward to more. keep up good work.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Steve, I was going to do a live feed this past week to chat with everyone. But my health would not allow it. I’m almost 100% thankfully. Thank you so much for being here.

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Nice instruction. Great tip about the spacers. I was picturing someone re torquing the master and crushing the double wall.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much, those spacers are extremely important and some people don’t realize they are there. So I always try to bring stuff up like that.

[@johnfreeman1189]

Always look forward to your videos! Take care of yourself.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you John, thanks for always taking out the time to watch the videos. I’m slowly getting back to normal. Well I guess I’m not normal but you know LOL

[@slapcity5313]

Glad to hear that you're feeling better 😊

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much!!!

[@aircooledvw]

Glad you’re feeling better Slade! Can’t wait to buy some stickers!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend, I truly appreciate that. Each day I’m feeling a little better now. I have the link up on my website for the stickers but I have to set up a PayPal button for it.

[@enfamy_OG]

Great video! Excellent info on the master cylinder bolts. My project was taken apart 8 years ago and I don't remember how it all goes back together. Thanks!

[@superbear617]

Hmmmm...."The Mystery of the Third Connector"! The master cylinder looks like it was made with 3, so it will be interesting to find out what the deal is. I agree with you and other commenters: go with the high quality replacement part. Hope you are feeling better.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you, I’m starting to feel a little better each day now. The third switch, is no longer used after 69. It controlled the brake light tester button on the dash.

[@bennymunster1883]

This is a year later for me and the best video on changing the master cylinder. Thank you 🙏

[@antoniorivera6187]

Thanks for the info good to know all this stuff 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Injoying the video’s stay safe and god bless wishing you a speedy recovery my friend get well 😁

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend I truly appreciate the kind words, and you always hanging out here every week. God bless you my friend I’m getting better.

[@kennethswain6313]

Good presentation! Looking forward to the pedal cluster assembly. Hope you feel better!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Ken, I’m starting to feel better each day. Looking forward to doing many more videos.

[@acdcfan5672]

Good to see you back in the shop. Hope you made a full recovery. Thanks for the video update and tips

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend, I’m getting there. I’m at least 90% now which is a great thing, thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@GT.Bugger]

Another good video, I've also been unwell so not posted so fair play to you and glad you're getting better.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much my friend, and I hope you are feeling better? I’m slowly getting back to feeling better. Hopefully in the next few days I’ll be back to 100%.

[@GT.Bugger]

@@SladesVWBeetle thank you, getting there, was able to do a bit yesterday. It's all progress.

[@Rocketyt]

I just bought a 1969 VW Dune Buggy (Manix , I think) and when not driven for a few months, the brake pedal goes all the way to the Floor. No sign of a leak, anywhere. I fill the reservoir with fresh fluid and the Next day it is fine. Hmmm? Brake Pads are good, just No pedal when sitting for a while. I'm guessing the problem is in the Master Cylinder. Love your show and give me a Hint and I'll buy a Sticker and a Shirt! Stay healthy brother!!!

[@dubworldvwadventures]

I was taught to never mess with the brake rod. Found out the hard way that sometimes you have to adjust it!!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes, you’re really not supposed to mess with it. But if something strange happens they’re not very hard to adjust.

[@davegiller5303]

As always brother, easy vid to watch, with plenty of info, ask me how I know those napoleon hat spacers fall out.......lol. Keep on keeping on mate

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you so much Dave, I appreciate you being here. Plenty of people don’t know about those spacers, so don’t feel bad about it. Many years ago I had no idea about them.

[@forresthoffman489]

Currently working on my 1970 beetle. Replaced the front and rear brakes and the brake pedal only has resistance right before it hits the floor. The brakes do work but the pedal feels much worse than it used to. I replaced the rubber front hoses, leaky brake light switches, and bled the brakes thoroughly, none of which fixed the problem, so I am going to try replacing the master cylinder. Thanks for your informative videos!

[@dubworldvwadventures]

Your car has the same pressure valve master that my 69 had. But I’ve never seen three electrical connections.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

This is the first time I’ve seen it, it was original to the 68. The middle pressure switch controlled the test brake light button on the dash.

[@PopularityContest]

I wish this video was available 7 months ago. This would of removed a few headaches and hundreds of dollars along the way. BTW those cut edits a speed up are hilarious. Another great one for the books I mean Beetle Bible. Please buy the German master cylinder seriously no short cuts with safety

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Yes you’re so right, I don’t like cheaping out when it comes to the braking system. Usually I don’t like to cheap out on anything. I hope that you’ve been doing well my friend! I’m almost back to 100%.

[@greglogan73]

Great video as always....I am catching up on your's and everyone's videos...starting with this one...im over 4 months behind. I was home for a short time, didn't get to work on my cars...and now I am in Doha since Nov 1..not many beetles around here hahaha.... Excellent lesson in this video about the spacers...thank you for what you do....

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks for checking and great, I have wondered how you have been. Yes where you’re at that kind of stinks not having Beetles around. I hope that your home with your family soon. And things are going well for you my friend.

[@9151955]

Just started watching. Very informative,great videos,great personality. Explains in layman terms. Keep it up

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much Larry I truly appreciate the kind words.

[@douglasbarnhart3324]

Thanks for the video ! Does all vw have them sleeves don't remember seeing them on my 67?. I hope you feel better.😁😁

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Doug! Yes all of them have sleeves in between the firewall. That’s what keeps the firewall from crushing in a panic stop. You might want to take a look at yours. I’m getting better slowly thank you so much I truly appreciate it.

[@FunFun-tv7gq]

Glad you’re feeling better now. Was wondering, no videos lately. For brake lines are you using the stainless steel ones or the Teflon covered steel ?. Also I have a German master for a 71 Super Bug (which I was restoring originally then gave up due to the amount of rust and I am working on 68 standard one) , could it fit the 68 standard one ? Both have one outlet for brake lights. Only difference I can see is standard master has 3 outlets (2 for front right and left and third one is rear one) the Super master only has 2 one for front and the second for rear which I can use a copper splitter to make it fit right and left like the Standard beetle master. Only thing I am left with is the attaching it to firewall and pedal cluster. Because you did both super beetle and now you’re doing the standard one, do you think the super beetle master would fit the standard beetle ? Issues here are the one I have is a German one that cost me around AUD500 after shipping to Australia also expensive as it is a LHD (LEFT hand drive 😬) not as much lucky as you guys in the USA 😊. Sorry about the lengthy question I can send you photos if need be. Thanks a lot in advance for your time and help. Cheers from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@FunFun-tv7gq]

Sorry I meant RHD “Right Hand Drive” as I live in Australia, I am still used to LHD as I moved to Australia 4 years ago. 😊

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Actually when you get time send some photos to my email so I know we’re on the same page my friend. I think those masters are different from super to standard. I’m almost certain of it. Just go to my website, and click the contacts section and sent me an email with some photos.

[@FunFun-tv7gq]

@@SladesVWBeetle thanks Slade. I will buy a new RHD master for the standard beetle and try to sell the Super one. Would you prefer a stainless steel or Teflon coated steel brake lines? Thanks a lot in advance.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@FunFun-tv7gq Honestly you are better off with stainless steel brake lines my friend. You may pay a little bit more, but in the long run it is so worth it.

[@FunFun-tv7gq]

@@SladesVWBeetle that’s what I thought too. Cheers mate 👍

[@blakewaddell451]

Another great video Slades. Brake parts are definitely not something to cheap out on. And yes those sleeves are important my dad told me that. He said he pushed the pedal too hard once and his foot went thru the floor lol 😂. And I finally was able to buy a shirt too from you. Plan on getting a sticker too maybe. Of course I got the shirt in the best color which is blue 😁.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Blake, that was very nice of you. I just bought a blue one myself! 😁 I truly appreciate the support. I have the stickers up on my website. But I didn’t put the PayPal button on there yet. My wife has to do that I’m not sure how. Yes those little spacers are very important, I try to appoint little things out like that so no one gets hurt later

[@blakewaddell451]

@@SladesVWBeetle awesome we will have matching shirts lol 😂. Yeah hopefully you will get the button up soon so people can buy them. Hope to see more videos soon. At least I have been able to catch up on some since work has been a little slow. Now if I could just have money left after I go on the Snap-on truck LOL.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@blakewaddell451 ohhhh the snap on truck is evil!! 😂 it sure is a lot of fun when you’re on the truck walking around. I have so many black T-shirts, and white T-shirts, I finally decided on a blue one for a change. I hope that your day is going well!!

[@blakewaddell451]

@@SladesVWBeetle oh yeah it is lol. They get you on there and you see so much stuff that you think you gotta have and then you end up with it lol. Yeah my t shirts are a variety of colors and blue is my favorite so I got blue. And my day is going well work isn’t too busy but steady.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

@@blakewaddell451 oh I agree, snap on kept me broke a lot. No matter white, they are truly very nice tools. I still have some from back in the day. I stopped at a car dealership recently I was talking to a mechanic. I looked over at his toolbox and almost fainted. He told me what he paid, but I honestly can’t remember and I don’t want to lie. But this thing had a place for his laptop built into it and everything. I was blown away by it. This is my first blue shirt with any type of logo. After seeing it on myself, I think I’m going to buy more. I get tired of the black T-shirts LOL

[@larrymcgarage2152]

I’m very interested in seeing how you extend the pedal assembly. I’ve rebuilt several, but never extended them. Thanks for the videos. 👍😎

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks very much Larry, I like having the puddles a little further apart. So I might as well make a nice video of it.

[@hjkgufytfyug]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you Raymond! I truly appreciate the kind comment!

[@VWBEETLEOVAL1955]

Great video Slade, good information and tips. Never seen a master cylinder with 3 contacts on it. Nice to see that trick for extending those pedals. Take care of yourselves, mate.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend, they stop making the one with three switches, so I have to convert it to a two switch. I have to catch up on your videos now, I hope your day is going well.

[@zimms-world]

Great video…good tips

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you very much I truly appreciate that.

[@williamtanner1372]

I followed your super beetle master video and it worked great. Excellent advice here. I never knew before you told me about the spacers. If you find out let us know what that third switch does. Never saw that before. Hope you are feeling better.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thanks my friend, I’m slowly getting better now. Most Of the master cylinders that were original and 68 had three pressure switches. The middle one controlled the brake light switch, a test switch on the dash. I couldn’t believe that was still on there. They no longer make them.

[@OFFAxisBuilds]

Nice job man. Those things can be a pain. Great tips. Can’t wait to see that video on the pedal extender. Feel better man get some rest. Keep up the great work.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Thank you my friend, thanks for always being here. I definitely want to spread those pedals apart further, it makes for a more comfortable drive.

[@jid2905]

Thank you so very much! Great information. Have you used the Italian front brake drums? Do you recommend any brand?

[@luvbgrass]

Hey Slade. I finished up replacing my master,and all my break lines and hoses on my 72 Super Beetle yesterday. Ya!! I’m slow, lol. In the Bentley VW Service manual it says unscrew the switch from the master cylinder, keep the sealing washer. I didn’t see any sealing washer. New switches didn’t come with anything. What you think🤔. Am supposed to have some kind of sealing washer. My switches were three wire. The middle or odd spade had the red stripe wire which goes to the warning light I’m pretty sure. The other two opposing spades had black wires. I didn’t think it would matter which terminal on the pressure switch they went to since they were just completing the circuit and I didn’t mark them. Do you think it makes a difference. Maybe you don’t remember right off. I got try to get this baby bled now. Lol. Got a feeling that’s not going to be fun.

[@edwinrivera-ig4ib]

74 super beetle white wall tires

[@vintage76vipergreenBeetle]

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[@SladesVWBeetle]

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[@chainsaw_monday]

Great video! Silly question, how do you access the Brake Master Cylinder without removing the gas tank? I've inherited my uncle's 1956 Beetle as he's unfortunately passed away. Trying to give this car the love it deserves. Thanks in advance! The car already has a front disc conversion as well, although I don't think that makes a difference in my question.

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Hey my friend, thank you for being here. Jack it up, please brace it safely. Pull the driver side front wheel. It’s probably not a whole lot of fun, but you should be able to squeeze right in there and remove the master cylinder.

[@stevo_the_nuke]

I couldn't quite make out the name of the company you said you were going to purchase your new master cyl from. Could you please provide that (and maybe a link?). Thanks for a great video.

[@thebadbug7026]

Good stuff Slade! Always full of those important tips that keep us safe! What will you use to clean the master cylinder up? Also we changed to a dual master cylinder on my other bug and now that I’m working on Bad Bug it has a single, is there any benefit of a dual?

[@SladesVWBeetle]

I’m going to buy a new master cylinder, haven’t decided where from yet. I see prices are up on the good ones. I know people use a large bore master for four wheel disc if that’s what you mean. Thanks for being here I truly appreciate it.

[@AnHoAg]

It's called a dad grunt. I'm afflicted as well.

[@Paulman50]

😊👍

[@byrongonzalez8792]

That was more of a hard strike🤣😂🤣😂🤣