jackofalltrades70 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I'm looking for a rebuild kit or a complete master cylinder to replace my unit with. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4 bufords Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 check with cars or kanter,both in nj and have ads in hemmings,4 bufords from ct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Matt, I don't think you'll find a kit, as the fellows who offer this service pretty much have them locked up. And given that this is a one year, one marque application, it is costly to have one rebuilt. If you get Hemmings I would look in there under services. Otherwise there have been a few threads on this forum with recommendations for rebuilders. I just do not seem to have much luck searching these forums for that information. I had mine rebuilt by some one in California back around 87-89 and it cost me $300.00 then. Can't recall who that was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NikeAjax Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 I'm pretty sure this is the place:Power Brake Exchange260 Phelan AvenueSan Jose, CA 95112-6109 Phone: (408) 292-1305From what I've heard they do EVERYBODY'S work: the guy at the front counter was saying that Apple sends them their stuff too--YIKES! I had mine done there too, at the time I was living in San Jose. Good folks, and VERY friendly...Also, yes, you will find that that EFFEN-thing is a one year only part--GRRRRR!JaybirdPS If this is the place, can one of the admins post the info where it will be simple to find, like sticky it to the top er sumthin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Brake and equipment warehouse 612-378-3141 rebuilt one for me. People have had machine shops make a new plunger rod of stainless, heard the mild steel ones corrode beyond use. They remachined my mstr cyl with a stainless liner and installed new kit great!I'm looking for a rebuild kit or a complete master cylinder to replace my unit with. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 Just bought one rebuilt from Kanter with core charge. Once they get the core back, I get $60.00 credit. $345.00 for the master and core charge. Not bad and there is free shipping at the moment. I'll let everyone know how it works out when I get her put on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 My Electra and my Riviera master cylinders are both sleeved by Apple. The key is keeping water out of the brake fluid once everything is fixed. The vent on the reservoir allows humidity to be absorbed over time. Annually you can take an old turkey baster and draw the darkened fluid from the reservoir, refill it with fresh, and bleed each wheel cylinder until nice clear fluid comes out. This will get the moisture out and prevent those muddy corrosion deposits from forming. I prefer doing this to using silicone fluid where the idea of "do it once and forget it" gets ingrained. I just think it is important to physically check the brakes each year.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobileparts Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Just thought this might be the best place to put this....I have the 1 last N.O.S. ++ DELCO ++ in the Universe!!!!! Brand New!!!!!!Fits 1956 Buick Special --- ONLY ---- very unique and exotic....Call me -- Craig -- 516 - 485 - 1935.... New York.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Apple hydraulics has available a kit for rebuilding these. If your unit does not need to be sleeved, this is the way to go. Was under $100.00Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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