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    Brake master cylinder problems

    Hi all,
    I've been on these forums many times finding useful information, but now myself and a couple mechanic friends of mine have become stumped. I desperately need a brake master cylinder for my 1987 318i but cannot find one anywhere. I have contacted parts shops in my area that can't find any matches even when given my VIN (WBAAK120201665166). A few extra details of my E30 exclude it having four wheel discs but no ABS. I have also heard about e32 750il master cylinder swaps but not 100% if would fit. I need to find something ASAP as while my little Berty is my long-term project, he is primarily my daily to get me to school and work.
    I would greatly appreciate any help or input, many thanks, Sam.
    (Also I have the master out of the car so can easily send photos but as I am new here I'm not actually sure how lol)

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    Just to verify, your car has 4 wheel disc brakes but no ABS. PN for Australia market cars without ABS should be 34311154405. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=34_0219

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    And here's an Amazon (US) listing https://www.amazon.com/Ate-ATE-34311.../dp/B009HA73SG

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    A little more poking around shows that the genuine ATE part is pretty widely available.

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    Also, production data for that VIN shows a build date of 7 March 1986. I don't how cars are sold there, but in the US that would be an 86 model year car.
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    I have an E28 master cylinder fitted in mine. Works perfectly fine too.
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