We pulled the brake master cylinder from Buster, our 1973 VW Westfalia. This and the brake booster are the ONLY things wrong with our brakes—despite the mechanic's $3,800+ estimate to replace everything. These parts? About $400 total when you order them yourself. Here's what a brake master cylinder is, how it works, and why you don't need to be intimidated by it. Roll up your sleeves, grab a wrench, and save thousands. Following our journey restoring Buster for $4K instead of $16K? Subscribe for daily updates. #mastercylinder #brakemastercylinder #vwbrakes #diybrakes #vwrestoration #westfalia #mechanicquote #savemoney #vwbus #busterthebus #vanlife #womeninmechanics #howitworks #brakerepair #1973vw #learncarrepair #donttrustmechanics #diymechanic

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This could be you… sailing in the Canaries — one of my all-time favourite places to escape winter. 💙 I have a special trip coming up this January, and if you’ve been dreaming about sailing in Spain, this is your sign.

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Assista todos episódios na playlist: A Europa como você nunca viu https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-R9Iu3DJX9Fc37SRzWF4N3jkvWsRXodV

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UPDATE: FRENCH: Boris loved the messages from the schools and wanted to say a big thank you for the support and for taking part in the Ocean Challenge.⠀⠀ To see more of Boris and his adventures check out the website at: www.borisherrmannracing.com or follow us on instagram or facebook at borisherrmannracing. We are still looking for more sponsors so if you are interested you can get in touch with us via the website.

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Let's talk about that mechanic quote... 💸😤 We DROVE Buster to the shop. The quote? $16,000 in repairs. For the brake booster and master cylinder alone? $3,800. After doing our own research, we're fixing the entire brake system ourselves for under $400. The "necessary repairs" they quoted? We can do ALL of it for less than $4K because there's nothing catastrophically wrong with our bus. This is why we're documenting The Buster Restoration Project - to show you that classic vehicle restoration doesn't have to break the bank. Sometimes mechanics see an old bus and see dollar signs. We see a project we can tackle ourselves. 🔧 Parts cost: ~$350 💰 Mechanic quote: $3,800 ✨ Satisfaction: Priceless 🔔 Subscribe to follow our budget-friendly restoration journey 💬 Have you dealt with outrageous mechanic quotes? Share your story below! #BusterRestorationProject #DIYSavings #MechanicQuote --- *Always do your research and assess your own skill level before DIY repairs. We're learning as we go!*

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