We have a leaking master cylinder and would like to send it off with our wheel cylinders to be stainless sleeved before rebuild.Has anyone gone this route and if so, who would we send them to. Thanks Don..............
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Re: 64 Master Cylinder Rebuild
Don----
Sleeving of the master cylinder bore is a very common and effective method for rebuilding a master cylinder with bore deficiencies. While calipers are commonly sleeved with stainless steel, master cylinders are sleeved with stainless steel or brass. Some consider that brass is a better material for master cylinder bores, but I still prefer stainless. Most of the major caliper rebuilders can sleeve your master cylinder for you. Stainless Steel Brakes in Clarence, NY, Carter's Corvette in Livermore, CA, Vette Brakes in Florida, and Dr. Vette in New Philadephia, OH are a few that I would recommend.In Appreciation of John Hinckley -
Re: 64 Master Cylinder Rebuild
Don----
Sleeving of the master cylinder bore is a very common and effective method for rebuilding a master cylinder with bore deficiencies. While calipers are commonly sleeved with stainless steel, master cylinders are sleeved with stainless steel or brass. Some consider that brass is a better material for master cylinder bores, but I still prefer stainless. Most of the major caliper rebuilders can sleeve your master cylinder for you. Stainless Steel Brakes in Clarence, NY, Carter's Corvette in Livermore, CA, Vette Brakes in Florida, and Dr. Vette in New Philadephia, OH are a few that I would recommend.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: 64 Master Cylinder Rebuild
Hello Don; I have had several master cylinder's and a number of wheel cylinders re-sleeved at White Post Restorations in White Post, Virginia. They advertise in Hemmings and other publications. If you can't find their number, E Mail me and I'll get it for you. They do a great job. They will resleeve your items using brass. I just dropped a 64 master cylinder off with them at Spring Carlisle two days ago. The estimate to resleeve that cylinder was $150.00. Chuck Gongloff1963 Corvette Conv. 327/360 NCRS Top Flight
2006 Corvette Conv. Velocity Yellow NCRS Top Flight
1956 Chevy Sedan. 350/4 Speed Hot RodComment
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Re: 64 Master Cylinder Rebuild
Hello Don; I have had several master cylinder's and a number of wheel cylinders re-sleeved at White Post Restorations in White Post, Virginia. They advertise in Hemmings and other publications. If you can't find their number, E Mail me and I'll get it for you. They do a great job. They will resleeve your items using brass. I just dropped a 64 master cylinder off with them at Spring Carlisle two days ago. The estimate to resleeve that cylinder was $150.00. Chuck Gongloff1963 Corvette Conv. 327/360 NCRS Top Flight
2006 Corvette Conv. Velocity Yellow NCRS Top Flight
1956 Chevy Sedan. 350/4 Speed Hot RodComment
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Re: 64 Master Cylinder Rebuild
If you do want a sleaved rebuild, by all means, use one of the rebuilders sugessted below. However, your car may need only a rebuild. My 66 master cylinder had a seep, nothing really visible but it was evident after you wiped it down, drove a bit then checked again. I pulled the unit the other day (see my posting below) and ordered a rebuild kit from a trusted vendor. After I took the unit apart, I found that the piston bore was perfect with no visible wear or corrosion. When I pulled the piston and checked the seals, I noticed that the primary seal, between the piston and the spring, appeared to be original. That is 33 years old! It had the bendix symbol, name, and part number on it. I just put it back on the car, with all new seals and a cosmetic cleanup and restoration. So far, no leaks or seaps under normal testing. I have not driven the car yet, because the radiator is out, but I will let you know how it checks under normal operating conditions if you are interested.Comment
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Re: 64 Master Cylinder Rebuild
If you do want a sleaved rebuild, by all means, use one of the rebuilders sugessted below. However, your car may need only a rebuild. My 66 master cylinder had a seep, nothing really visible but it was evident after you wiped it down, drove a bit then checked again. I pulled the unit the other day (see my posting below) and ordered a rebuild kit from a trusted vendor. After I took the unit apart, I found that the piston bore was perfect with no visible wear or corrosion. When I pulled the piston and checked the seals, I noticed that the primary seal, between the piston and the spring, appeared to be original. That is 33 years old! It had the bendix symbol, name, and part number on it. I just put it back on the car, with all new seals and a cosmetic cleanup and restoration. So far, no leaks or seaps under normal testing. I have not driven the car yet, because the radiator is out, but I will let you know how it checks under normal operating conditions if you are interested.Comment
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Re: 64 Master Cylinder Rebuild
Don----
Gary makes a good point. My advice to you was based upon the assumption that you had ascertained that your master cylinder bore was damaged in some way(pitted, scored, etc.). If your master cylinder bore is NOT DAMAGED, there is absolutely no reason to have it sleeved and I wouldn't have it sleeved. Master cylinder bores, generally, do not suffer the same, inevitable fate as caliper bores.
Repair kits are available for your master cylinder, but no longer from from GM. Wagner, Bendix, or Raybestos should have kits available.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: 64 Master Cylinder Rebuild
Don----
Gary makes a good point. My advice to you was based upon the assumption that you had ascertained that your master cylinder bore was damaged in some way(pitted, scored, etc.). If your master cylinder bore is NOT DAMAGED, there is absolutely no reason to have it sleeved and I wouldn't have it sleeved. Master cylinder bores, generally, do not suffer the same, inevitable fate as caliper bores.
Repair kits are available for your master cylinder, but no longer from from GM. Wagner, Bendix, or Raybestos should have kits available.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: 64 Master Cylinder Rebuild
Advice given you by others is unquestionably sound. But, if you don't turn your own wrench, why not ask others in your local NCRS Chapter for their advice on a local machine shop with experience in the field (or talk to Mr. Goodwrench for a lead). You just might find you can save your original part locally with fast turnaround, a workmanship guarantee and no risk of loss in transit....Comment
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Re: 64 Master Cylinder Rebuild
Advice given you by others is unquestionably sound. But, if you don't turn your own wrench, why not ask others in your local NCRS Chapter for their advice on a local machine shop with experience in the field (or talk to Mr. Goodwrench for a lead). You just might find you can save your original part locally with fast turnaround, a workmanship guarantee and no risk of loss in transit....Comment
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