jamie_st200 1 Posted January 11, 2006 alright people i have just upgraded to 307 brakes on my mi16 and although they are a lot better i dont like the pedal travel.. ive searched and can see i need a 406 m/c but ive read there are different ones?? what one do i need? and does it have to be from a 406? also i seem to have just 3 lines coming from my current m/c so what will i do when i get the 406 one? just block one of somehow? if so how? thanx, jamie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim205GTI 3 Posted January 12, 2006 the 405 m/c is a better option but i can't remember the part number for it on brakepart and i believe you can just block on of the holes off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cybernck 402 1 Cars Posted January 12, 2006 you don't want the 306 gti-6 / 406 23.8mm m/c as it will be an overkill for 307 brakes. instead, you want a 306 xsi 22.2mm m/c which will be perfect. if the car doesn't have abs, it will have 4 ports (which is what you need). also, you want it off/for a pre-1998 model, so it's a straight fit onto your brake servo. i hope this helps . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrSeuss 0 Posted January 12, 2006 Didn't all 306's have abs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted January 12, 2006 I've got a four hole 405 22.2mm mc for my car. IIRC it was for a 405 Mi16x4 BMC4678 from Brakeparts, I bought it unused from NickR. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jamie_st200 1 Posted January 12, 2006 cheers for your help people... but.. what other 405's will have the master cyclinder i need as i dont think im going to find an mi16 down breakers... also what other 306s as there arent many xsi's near me either... i know your all going to say buy a new one but im getting this for free.. jamie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted January 13, 2006 Any late 405 with ABS will have a two hole 22.2mm mc (non ABS are 20.6mm, same as 205) or a 306 S16 if you want to get one from a scrapyard but my local yard charges £25-30 for a second hand one so a new one isn't much more & definatelty worth it imo. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cybernck 402 1 Cars Posted January 13, 2006 well if the 405 one fits 205 servo and fluid reservoir fine, then i guess that's the best option . but i'd definitely get the seals changed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted January 13, 2006 well if the 405 one fits 205 servo and fluid reservoir fineBoth fit straight on, no problems. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mak 0 Posted January 16, 2006 I've got a set of 307 brakes sitting in the garage that I need to get round to fitting. How much different is the travel from the standard set up? Bleeding brakes is my all time worst job, so if I need a new mc I'd like to get it on at the same time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paintguy 0 Posted March 22, 2006 IIRC it was for a 405 Mi16x4 BMC4678 from Brakeparts, I bought it unused from NickR. Another topic back from the grave A bit of a meaningless post, but I've just been looking on Brakeparts for the above cylinder, and somebody on there must have a good sense of humour. They list a 23.8mm one for a 405, and from it's description, I reckon it must be for the T16: BMC4787 : 23.8 : Master Cylinder : Non UK Turbo Flying Machine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madmat 0 Posted March 22, 2006 Must be an enthusiast that works there?did you also notice on the one above it says somthing about blanking off two outlets,he knows what we are up to Share this post Link to post Share on other sites