Hi Alan, I sent front and rear shocks (for cores) to them as exchange
for rebuilts a few years ago. Both "rebuilt" rears leaked almost
immediately. One of them had a long, deep gouge in the side of the case
also. Apple did replace these but I was still out the shipping costs.
Now, after only about 1100 miles they're oozing again. Front shocks
were OK at first but one of them is just starting to ooze...never mind
that I have a tube shock conversion on the front so all the originals do
is hold the upper links with no damping. Of course, they're out of
warranty now. Needless to say that I'll steer clear of Apple next time.
Jack
-----Original Message-----
From owner-spridgets at autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-spridgets@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Alan
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 2:22 PM
To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Tandem master
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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