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General Forestry => Forestry and Logging => Topic started by: enen on September 21, 2023, 05:25:19 PM

Title: TJ 230d brake master cylinder
Post by: enen on September 21, 2023, 05:25:19 PM
Hi
Slowly getting it in working condition. Had to pull the hydraulic tank due to siezed drain plug...oh well
My question is master brake cylinder removal.
I'm not even sure where you fill the master cylinder?
Any advice?
thank you
Title: Re: TJ 230d brake master cylinder
Post by: tacks Y on September 21, 2023, 08:32:41 PM
You should see it when you open the side door between the seat and the engine door on the left side.
Title: Re: TJ 230d brake master cylinder
Post by: enen on September 22, 2023, 07:07:29 AM
i can look under the dash where the pedals are. almost no access 
Title: Re: TJ 230d brake master cylinder
Post by: tacks Y on September 22, 2023, 08:03:27 AM
Look farther forward, should see it there. Just rods under dash, I think. I do not have a 230, so I could be wrong. 
Title: Re: TJ 230d brake master cylinder
Post by: B.C.C. Lapp on September 22, 2023, 02:20:42 PM
Enen open the side door by the steering and control hoses. Look forward to where your hoses go down through the plates. Your master cylinder is right there.   You got to pull up the plate and maybe disconnect a hose or three to get at it.  I bought one a few months ago at a Hovis auto parts.  They go in a dozen different trucks and stuff. Gotta love timberjacks.
Title: Re: TJ 230d brake master cylinder
Post by: B.C.C. Lapp on September 22, 2023, 02:31:12 PM
Tried to post you some pics to show where I'm pointing you but couldn't do it on my phone.  I'll post them from my PC later if your still hunting that cylinder.
Title: Re: TJ 230d brake master cylinder
Post by: enen on September 22, 2023, 06:19:08 PM
HI
thanks, found it. My skidder doesnt have panels in this area so kinda threw me off.
Brake master has a metal cover held down with bolts and a hex head filler plug?


(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/73680/tj.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1695421051)
 
Title: Re: TJ 230d brake master cylinder
Post by: B.C.C. Lapp on September 22, 2023, 10:51:57 PM
Yeah, that's it.  Easy to change out.  :D Provided your gumbys brother and have lots of time. 
Seriously, it ain't hard, its just tight as heck.  You'll be cursing the TJ engineers before your done.
Title: Re: TJ 230d brake master cylinder
Post by: enen on September 23, 2023, 05:36:06 AM
Yup, lol

Im supprised how poor the serivebility is on these!
Title: Re: TJ 230d brake master cylinder
Post by: B.C.C. Lapp on September 23, 2023, 10:03:01 AM
You think TJ's are bad, try wrenching on a JD.   :D I'd rather pound my head against the wall all day than work on some of the skidders I've run.  Makes you almost wish you had a real job. Almost. :)