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Re: Da missing brake fluid

To: Kendall Larsen <mailkendall@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: Da missing brake fluid
From: Don Malling <dmallin@attglobal.net>
Date: Thu, 01 Sep 2005 15:20:00 -0400
Kendall Larsen wrote:

> Hi Ron,
> 
> I have to say that based on my own personal experience that Apple Hydralics is
> a NO GO on the Brake MC rebuild for a TR-6 -- I wanted them to brass sleeve it
> and they said they couldn't because of the "stepped-bore" on the inside. I'd
> say just get a new one or go to a place that actually will put in a same
> diameter sleeve.
> 
> That said I did have my brake MC honed at a local shop and then I put in some
> new seals. I didn't expect it to last much more than 3-4 months. But it is
> still leak free a year later (not driven too much) So YMMV.
> 
> Kendall
> San Clemente, CA
> 
> 
> 
> 
>>Now to the questions.  Has anyone used Apple Hydraulic for a rebuild?? 
>>If so how did they do?  Are there others out there that rebuild master
>>cylinders and biisters?  Would you risk a used servo and master cylinder
>>off Ebay?  If you do a rebuild does one get the brass sleeves or go with
>>the over sized holes and pistons?
> 

www.brakecylinder.com does the steped bore brass resleeve for $110.00. No more 
pits. Beats buying a 
new one in my opinion.

Don Malling




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