Hello everyone, I have just discovered that the master cylinder on my 67 bb non power steering car is a replacement. I called around a few places today and no one seems to know how to get one of these. Does anyone know who might carry these and if this cylinder was used on anything other than corvette? The part number is 5458833 and of course if anyone knows of anyone with this part for sale, I would be happy to hear from them. Thanks for all your help Tony DiGiorgio 800.837.0305
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Re: 67 Master cylinder
Hi Mr. DiGeorgio!
Having gone through this myself a few years back, I would reccomend against calling around. Most places quoted me from $200-400 for a rebuilt unit. Then I found Muskegon Brake, where I purchased a #5505 MC for $33. This is a rebuilt (not SS resleeved) original MC. Replace the bleeder screws and cap with correct pieces & install. After the first I ordered a spare.
Good luck! (sorry I cannot remember the phone number)
Carl
P.S. Although you didn't ask - correct finish is semi-gloss black with raw machined surfaces. The distibution block is natural with a black-oxide plated bolt. Nuts holding the MC to firewall are black plated (I think the studs are also?) -
Re: 67 Master cylinder
Hi Mr. DiGeorgio!
Having gone through this myself a few years back, I would reccomend against calling around. Most places quoted me from $200-400 for a rebuilt unit. Then I found Muskegon Brake, where I purchased a #5505 MC for $33. This is a rebuilt (not SS resleeved) original MC. Replace the bleeder screws and cap with correct pieces & install. After the first I ordered a spare.
Good luck! (sorry I cannot remember the phone number)
Carl
P.S. Although you didn't ask - correct finish is semi-gloss black with raw machined surfaces. The distibution block is natural with a black-oxide plated bolt. Nuts holding the MC to firewall are black plated (I think the studs are also?)Comment
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Re: 67 Master cylinder
Tony-----
The GM #5458833 master cylinder is a replacement master cylinder and will NOT be correct in configuration for your car. As a matter of fact, and although there appears to be some confusion on this point, I believe that this number is discontinued and replaced by GM #18001118. No matter, both master cylinders are incorrect but would, of course, be functional. Among other differences in configuration, these master cylinders have no bleeder valves and are NOT manufactured by Delco, although they are MARKETED by Delco. If you want a 18001118 master cylinder after all this, let me know and I will tell you where to get one immediately.
The correct master cylinder for your car is a casting number 5455509. Usually, these cores sell for about $50+, IF you can find one(I know, I've bought several of them), but if you can get an original, rebuilt '509' master cylinder from Muskegon Brake, as Carl Rose advises, I'd get one. Quick! Otherwise, rebuilt and sleeved units are available from Dr. Vette and Master Power Brakes, among others, I'm sure.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Re: 67 Master cylinder
Tony-----
The GM #5458833 master cylinder is a replacement master cylinder and will NOT be correct in configuration for your car. As a matter of fact, and although there appears to be some confusion on this point, I believe that this number is discontinued and replaced by GM #18001118. No matter, both master cylinders are incorrect but would, of course, be functional. Among other differences in configuration, these master cylinders have no bleeder valves and are NOT manufactured by Delco, although they are MARKETED by Delco. If you want a 18001118 master cylinder after all this, let me know and I will tell you where to get one immediately.
The correct master cylinder for your car is a casting number 5455509. Usually, these cores sell for about $50+, IF you can find one(I know, I've bought several of them), but if you can get an original, rebuilt '509' master cylinder from Muskegon Brake, as Carl Rose advises, I'd get one. Quick! Otherwise, rebuilt and sleeved units are available from Dr. Vette and Master Power Brakes, among others, I'm sure.In Appreciation of John HinckleyComment
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Thanks Joe & Carl
Joe and Carl, Thanks for the info guys. You both saved me some money and aggravation. I did call Muskegon brake. They are able to help me and at a reasonable amount. Again, gentlemen, thank you very much. TonyComment
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Thanks Joe & Carl
Joe and Carl, Thanks for the info guys. You both saved me some money and aggravation. I did call Muskegon brake. They are able to help me and at a reasonable amount. Again, gentlemen, thank you very much. TonyComment
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