Author Topic: Brake Wheel cylinder kit  (Read 5083 times)

230slhouston

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Brake Wheel cylinder kit
« on: October 02, 2007, 15:39:38 »
Does anyone know if there are kits available to replace the plungers and dust covers in for the rear wheel cyliners? I see the entire wheel cyclinder anywere from &70 to $100.

Thank you
MBP
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merrill

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Re: Brake Wheel cylinder kit
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2007, 17:49:04 »
you can call cheryl at K&K, I just replace mine with new ones.
they were not that expenseive.

Matt
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Matt
Austin Tx
66 230 sl - "white"
78 300 D - Blue
98 C230

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Re: Brake Wheel cylinder kit
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2007, 10:28:14 »
These are 3/4 inch brake cups which you should be able to find at an auto parts store. I doubt you will be able to get the outer seals so you will have to re use the old ones. If they are leaking, and I suspect they are, then you might want to change them as the cylinders are likely pitted and will continue to leak.  Brake fluid on your brake shoes is a bad thing.....

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230slhouston

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Re: Brake Wheel cylinder kit
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2007, 10:00:57 »
Thanks for the replys. I will just buy the entire cylinder, it is only $65 a piece.

MBP

glennard

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Re: Brake Wheel cylinder kit
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2007, 10:24:15 »
Try Bendix or Wagner(I think).  Same sizes worked on pontoons of late 50s and early 60s. If memory serves----?  Hone out cylinders to clean up.  Remember- anybody can buy a NEW one, but it takes ??? talent to run an old one. :?: