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Re: Tandem master

To: "Alan" <theshoe5@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Tandem master
Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2005 13:35:49 -0700 reply-type=original
Cc: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
References: <003d01c5b573$ca9bc5c0$6401a8c0@shoegi038aq6re>
Alan,

I ordered from Apple only once in the first year I got my bugeye.  The 
quality of the parts was POOR.  Listmembers subsequently posted several 
stories about their crappy shocks.  I avoid them completely now.

Glen


> Anyone use Apple Hydraulics for master cylinder rebuilds. I did last month 
> and
> now the clutch side of the tandem master is leaking. Is it just me or is 
> this
> common with Apple rebuilds? I just got off the phone with them and they 
> were
> very surprised I had a leak. Suggestions of incorrect rod length may be 
> the
> cause. The old master was on the car for five years with no trouble until 
> it
> failed, a slow leak on the brake side. I didn't change the rod adjustment 
> when
> I installed the rebuilt master and the clutch felt normal and has normal 
> free
> play, so I don't think this is an issue. Apple is sending another one, but 
> now
> I'm not to sure about their rebuild quality.  Anything else I should 
> check?
> What is the differ between the 7/8 rods and the 3/4? This is a 3/4 master 
> on a
> disc brake '59 Sprite. I just want to make sure I have everything correct
> before I start condemning Apple's rebuilds.
> Alan





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