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: Master Cylinder Sleeving


von
Dec 9th, 03, 6:50 PM
Who should I send my master cylinder to, to be sleeved (reliable, not too expensive, doesn't take forever). It's a '69 style with bleeders that I want to retain. I've honed and rebuilt it but it still leaks.

69ssmike
Dec 9th, 03, 7:38 PM
I could use this info also,everyone tells me to buy a new one!!Like to keep the original also.
Mike

70Z15
Dec 10th, 03, 9:33 AM
Von, I found this on the Hemmings website. I would like to do my my original as well.
http://www.hemmings.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/classifieds.servicedetail/id/57615
Tim

von
Dec 10th, 03, 9:42 AM
Tim, Thanks. I've seen several ads in Hemmings but want to know which one to use. As in someone with a prior favorable experience with them.

Forrest
Dec 10th, 03, 2:21 PM
White Post Restorations did mine. Outstanding work. www.whitepost.com (http://www.whitepost.com)

von
Dec 10th, 03, 4:11 PM
Thanks Forrest. How much did they charge and how long did it take?

70Z15
Dec 17th, 03, 3:16 PM
Originally posted by von:
How much did they charge and how long did it take? Von, I e-mailed them and they sent me quote of
$150 plus $12 S&H. Same day service. They also sent me some info via USPS. The service is described as follows:
"We will disassemble, glass bead clean, bore oversize, press brass sleeve back to standard size. We will then rebuild with new internal parts: new metal pistons, seals, rubber cups, dust covers and bleeders. We will apply a baked on epoxy two part mix, cast iron gray finish to outside, like emron. They look like natural raw metal. Just bolt on and add fluid. All work guaranteed, in writing, 100% as long as you own your car."

von
Dec 17th, 03, 3:50 PM
Tim, I called them and got the same info. That's good for someone that doesn't want to mess with rebuilding one but too pricey for me since I rebuild them myself. The going rate for sleeving only (but White Post won't sleeve only) is $60 so I'll try elsewhere. I just rebuilt mine with new seals, etc., but still leaks so I assume the bore is too big or out of round (not pitted) and needs sleeving. I'll pick an ad out of Hemmings and give it a shot.

69ssmike
Dec 17th, 03, 5:28 PM
I ended up buying a new one from NAPA,lokks like original but no bleeders.Bet I can drill and tap some in!!Haven't installed yet but was $90 brand new not rebuilt and no core charge.