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Re: Rebuilt brake master cylinder source?

To: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>
Subject: Re: Rebuilt brake master cylinder source?
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 11:27:40 -0800
Cc: Ajhsys@aol.com, ccrobins@ktc.com, spridgets@autox.team.net
Organization: WFO Racing
References: <4.3.2.7.2.20010228095220.00c0f4b0@mailbag.com>
Thanks for the "heads up" Peter.

"Peter C." wrote:

> At 09:39 AM 2/28/2001, Ajhsys@aol.com wrote:
> >Most auto supply stores can order a rebuilt MC for you.  I got mine ('77
> >Midget, same MC as yours) at Advance Auto Parts.  I was not very happy with
> >the quality, but the price is usually pretty low, especially during a sale.
> ---------
>          I bought a sizeable quantity of those master cylinders. Damn near
> 100% warranty. I think only 1 was good, maybe 2. Try taking one apart
> sometime. Tell me how you can rebuild one and make several markups for
> $39.95. Answer... you can't, and they didn't.
>          Now I know what brake assembly lube is really for.
>          Also, be aware of the oversized masters marketed by Beck/Arnley
> and made by Roadstar-Nelson. Not surprisingly, standard repair kit won't
> work, and the kits are virtually not available, right David C.?
> Peter C

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