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2seater4me |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 6-July 08 From: Puyallup Wa. Member No.: 9,261 Region Association: None ![]() |
Iam trying to find a rebuild kit for a 1974 1.8L with a 17mm master cylinder, any ideas ? Thanks for the help.
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Advanced Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
I'm sure that you will be able to find one as ATE did have them available, but think about it!
These cylinders are old, and replacing it with a new one is not that expensive. I'd suggest that you would be better off by just replacing it and knowing you're safe! |
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914 Freak! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,180 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None ![]() |
I got a rebuilt 17mm master cylinder at my local NAPA. If that helps...
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saved from fire! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,648 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
i would highly recomend splitting for the new one....
i belive the rebuild kit is not completely inclusive and you may have to buy a new mc anyways if you find the rebuild doesn't work never mind the posibility of what may happen if the rebuild fails to stop you while driving my two cents |
pete-stevers |
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saved from fire! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,648 Joined: 10-October 04 From: Abbotsford,BC, Canada Member No.: 2,914 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() ![]() |
by the way (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png)
check out the teener tues thread...for the local nutcases http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=49283 |
KELTY360 |
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check out the teener tues thread...for the local nutcases Hey! Who you callin.......... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) .......nevermind. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Oh yeah (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
URY914 |
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 127,402 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None ![]() |
I have some old brake pads if you'd like them too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
Yeah, but the whole idea of rebuilding a M/C is that when you're done it's not old any more.
I don't understand the fear of rebuilding a M/C. It's irrational. If you don't know how then don't, of course, but if you use good parts and you've got the skills then when you're finished you'll know exactly what's in there. You can't say that about any aftermarket M/C, and I guarantee that you'll care a lot more about how it went together than that Chinese guy who put the aftermarket one together. Again, no skills - don't do it. You got the skills, what's the problem? |
URY914 |
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 127,402 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None ![]() |
I've rebuilt them in the past. It is less work to just switch out the old for for a new one.
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Resident Photoshop Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,251 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Laurelhurst (Portland), Oregon Member No.: 8,032 Region Association: Pacific Northwest ![]() |
Yeah, but the whole idea of rebuilding a M/C is that when you're done it's not old any more. I don't understand the fear of rebuilding a M/C. It's irrational. If you don't know how then don't, of course, but if you use good parts and you've got the skills then when you're finished you'll know exactly what's in there. You can't say that about any aftermarket M/C, and I guarantee that you'll care a lot more about how it went together than that Chinese guy who put the aftermarket one together. Again, no skills - don't do it. You got the skills, what's the problem? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Do we go out and buy new brake calipers? OTOH, a rebuild kit is nearly as expensive as a new M/C, so economically, it doesn't really make sense. |
URY914 |
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I built the lightest 914 in the history of mankind. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 127,402 Joined: 3-February 03 From: Jacksonville, FL Member No.: 222 Region Association: None ![]() |
Brake calipers don't wear out.
Brake pads wear out. M/C's wear out. Ever take one a part? The are rubber "cups" or seals that move inside the m/c. They wear out by rubbing on the inside walls of the m/c. Much like piston rings in a cylinder. Unless you hone the m/c AND replace the seals your rebuild will not be as good as a new one. |
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14's in the 13's with ATTITUDE ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,079 Joined: 25-August 04 From: Dazed and Confused Member No.: 2,618 Region Association: Northern California ![]() |
Sure, the seals are the wear parts, are in the kit and get replaced anyway, so no problem. No need to bore, they usually clean up easily just with a hone. If there's corrosion damage that won't hone out then of course, go ahead and get a new one. You'd only bore and re-sleeve a M/C to salvage it when there's considerable corrosion damage and it's a collector car where there's no replacement available.
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You haven't seen me if anybody asks... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,738 Joined: 14-June 03 From: USA Member No.: 819 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
It's really easy to do, and you just use a small hone to ensure the bore is smooth.
Takes just minutes for a newbie to rebuild. But then again we have been brainwashed to throw stuff away rather than fix it. Kennyoldschool |
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