GSF Brake master cylinder?

Post Wed May 11, 2016 11:53 am

My brake master cylinder is leaking slightly on my 325i, so looking to replace it.

Looking on BMW classic parts a OEM one is over £350, ive looked on GSF and they've got a 45% off deal on today only and i can get one for £50, has anyone had any experience with GSF parts?

And am i right in thinking a garage would charge around 3 hours labour to fit this and bleed the system?

Thanks

Post Wed May 11, 2016 2:06 pm

Topran is a cheap and cheerful brand - not the stuff I'd use on any car I want to keep.
The Pagid one from CP4L, which comes in at just under £100 inc. discount, would be a better choice, IMHO.

Post Wed May 11, 2016 4:37 pm

3 hours labour lol will take like an hour to do lol you near i can fit it and bleed it ?

Post Wed May 11, 2016 5:22 pm

Beware of Pagid parts, since they went in on a deal with ECP they are now supplying cheap chinese unbranded shite in clear bags with a pagid sticker on it!

Post Thu May 12, 2016 1:06 pm

Took the risk with the GSF topran part, as the discount was just for a day, and its got a warranty on it. hope it works out!
Haven't got any quotes for fitting yet, just guessed that's what a garage would charge. based in Exeter

Post Thu May 12, 2016 7:38 pm

ecp own pagid now there parts are so crap i used to use them but no more :/

Post Thu May 12, 2016 9:28 pm

It's quite an easy job to replace.....
Syringe to remove brake fluid in resiviour
Pull up res and its off
11mm brake union spanner
13mm socket/spanner for the master clynder
7mm spanner for brake bleeding nipples
Eazzibleed brake bleeder
Spare wheel at 12 psi
Jack and stands
New brake fluid while your there
Would only take an afternoon on your driveway with tea and biscuits!