Date:         Mon, 31 May 1999 15:20:10 -0400
Reply-To:     "Joe L." <jliasse@TOAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Joe L." <jliasse@TOAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: WTB: Master cylinder rebuild kit or New?
Comments: To: "James S. Cohen" <jscohen@SPRYNET.COM>
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    It has been a few years since I replaced mine but if memory serves the
difference in cost between a rebuild kit and a new MC is not that much. I
dont remember the difference but whatever it was it did not take me any time
at all to decide in favor of the new one.
     Again working from memory the actual instllation of the rebuild kit did
not seem all that hard. Difficulties arise when examining the condition of
the MC you are rebuilding. Small pits can develop in the bore that are easy
to overlook when deciding weather or not it is worth rebuilding. These pits,
if they are there, WILL be found by the new seals after the rebuild. The new
seals will let you know the pits are there by leaking again.

----- Original Message -----
From: James S. Cohen <jscohen@SPRYNET.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, May 31, 1999 2:09 AM
Subject: WTB: Master cylinder rebuild kit or New?


> My Brake master cylinder on my 83.5 has problems. Is rebuilding it worth
> while or should I just buy a new one?
>
> What is the going price for Brake MCs? And for RB kits?
>
>
> Thanks
>
> James
>
>
> FS: SA Grilles with OEM lights!