In a message dated 9/5/01 6:07:36 AM, puzerewski@EMAIL.MSN.COM writes: << Is an aftermarket rebuild kit available for our master cylinders? For $100 for a new one, I would like to try rebuilding one and test the results. >> Adam, Having rebuilt master cylinders several times, I have come to the conclusion that it is not worth the time nor trouble for the money saved because, once rebuilt, it will have to be done again all too soon. I have always honed the bores, refined the surface finish, scrubbed and cleaned them scrupulously and assembled them with the correct assembly lubes. Yet, they never last anywhere near as long as the originals. Rich |
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