Restore firm, dependable brake-pedal feel with the Dorman - First Stop Brake Master Cylinder (M390277). It drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the 1995-1999 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1995-1999 Pontiac Sunfire, taking the place of a worn or internally leaking original.
The master cylinder is the heart of the hydraulic brake system: it converts the force you apply at the brake pedal into hydraulic pressure that travels through the lines to operate the calipers and wheel cylinders. When the original develops internal bypass or an external leak, braking response suffers.
Interchange: 174-720 · 174720 · 18M741 · 783-36100 · 78336100 · 83-36100 · 8336100 · M900963 · 100-4265 · 1004265 · M-82100 · M82100 · 13051 · 13-2635 · 132635 · 10-2635 · 102635 · 130.62100 · 131.62100 · MC512320 · 355-47077 · 35547077 · 18022006 · MC390277 · F131421 · MC131421 · Manufacturer part number M390277.
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What vehicles does this master cylinder fit?
It's a direct-fit replacement for the 1995-1999 Chevrolet Cavalier and 1995-1999 Pontiac Sunfire. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm it matches your vehicle.
What does a brake master cylinder do?
It converts the force from your brake pedal into hydraulic pressure, sending brake fluid through the lines to the calipers and wheel cylinders to slow the vehicle.
How do I know if my master cylinder is failing?
Common signs include a pedal that slowly sinks under steady pressure, a spongy or low pedal, or fluid leaking at the cylinder. Have the cause diagnosed before replacing.
What is the manufacturer part number?
The manufacturer part number is M390277 from Dorman - First Stop.
Should I bench-bleed the master cylinder before installing it?
Bench-bleeding a new master cylinder before installation helps purge trapped air for a firmer pedal; follow the vehicle service procedure and bleed the brakes afterward.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.