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Subject:Re: Looking for rebuld kit for a master cylinder
From:Rico Sapolich
Date:Wed, 5 Sep 2001 08:13:45 EDT

In a message dated 9/5/01 6:07:36 AM, puzerewski@EMAIL.MSN.COM writes:

<< Is an aftermarket rebuild kit available for our master cylinders?
For $100 for a new one, I would like to try rebuilding one and test the
results. >>

Adam,

Having rebuilt master cylinders several times, I have come to the conclusion
that it is not worth the time nor trouble for the money saved because, once
rebuilt, it will have to be done again all too soon.  I have always honed the
bores, refined the surface finish, scrubbed and cleaned them scrupulously and
assembled them with the correct assembly lubes.  Yet, they never last
anywhere near as long as the originals.
Rich