john walker's workshop Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Bernbaum's says they never saw a front cylinder with this bolt spacing. Who else might have new wheel cylinders? The pictures show the clean, new Bernbaum cylinder in the backing plate , compared to the original and bolt spacing measurements from both. Any leads appreciated. It's possible I can just move the bolt holes in the backing plate and use the new ones, but I'd rather not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) Try Apple Hydraulics, Hagen's Auto Parts or Whitepost Restorations. All three have websites. Edited August 11, 2016 by keiser31 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylormade Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 I had the same problem on my 32 Dodge Brothers DL sedan. I bought a new set of four that were supposed to fit. The ones I got were stepped and had the same incorrect bolt pattern. Unless you get really lucky, you probably won't find usable cylinders that will fit. I had Hagen's rebuild and feline my originals and it worked out very well. Exact, original fit and correct bores. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 9 minutes ago, Taylormade said: I had the same problem on my 32 Dodge Brothers DL sedan. I bought a new set of four that were supposed to fit. The ones I got were stepped and had the same incorrect bolt pattern. Unless you get really lucky, you probably won't find usable cylinders that will fit. I had Hagen's rebuild and feline my originals and it worked out very well. Exact, original fit and correct bores. What? You had your wheel cylinders lined with cat fur?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke01 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Probably ordered them out of a CATalog. Zeke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylormade Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Proofreading can often save you a very embarrassing moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john walker's workshop Posted September 18, 2016 Author Share Posted September 18, 2016 I welded the holes and redrilled. The new Bernbaum master cylinder I ordered has a very small reservoir section, so I had Hagen's sleeve the original one. Easier to bleed without constantly adding fluid every 4 pumps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hwellens Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 My Wagner brake book has the following listing: Front cyls; FC-1235, casting FD 875; bore 1-3/8" Rear cyls; FC-1234; casting FD 874; bore 1-1/4" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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