Autozone master cylinder

[jordan]

Has anyone ever tried this master cylinder from autozone? It seems like a good deal at $41.07 http://autozone.com/R,APP17697/vehic...ductDetail.htm

[ronskydivepops]

Haven't tried the master cylinder yet, I will be soon. I've had good luck with other parts from them though. Brake shoes, wheel cylinders and such.

[lewdawg]

Couldn't get the link to come up but the picture looks like it will work. Did they say it was available. Though they list it, I have found that they tell me they no longer can get it. The story of an Opel.....

[GTJIM]

But also Online Auto Parts and Auto Accessories Store at PartsAmerica.com has them listed too - 'Cardone' brand remanufactured ... if I remember correctly ... A big name brand in the reman business.

[namba209]

Originally Posted by lewdawg Though they list it, I have found that they tell me they no longer can get it. The story of an Opel.....

Yep, same thing happend to me when I tried to get one for Willit? Ended up getting a used european one from OGTS with a rebuild kit.

[dcm013]

I put a Cardone rebuilt into my GT 7 years ago and it works fine. Not from Autozone but should be no difference.
Don

[OpelJim]

Originally Posted by ronskydivepops Haven't tried the master cylinder yet, I will be soon. I've had good luck with other parts from them though. Brake shoes, wheel cylinders and such.

Hey Ron
when you are on jump run let me know we will do some RW

[73Manta72gt]

I tried to get one before and they say they don't have any cores to rebuild. Let us know if you can get one.

[Lindsay]

AutoZone lists Fenco Reman Master Cylinder, while Kragen list A1 Cardone. Tried to purchase Cardone, but was told - no longer available . Installed GT Cardone MC in 2002; no problems with it.

[baronbors]

Try Rock Auto Auto Parts Fast at RockAuto

Got mine last year.

1971 OPEL OPEL GT 1.9L 1898cc L4 : Brake/Wheel Hub : Master Cylinder


A-1 CARDONE Part # 111541 {[Master Cylinder] Reman. {Return and Rebuild Only - Call Customer Service for more information}}
* Non-stock item--shipping delayed up to 2 business days *
Item Price Core Total
$26.89 $10.00 $36.89

[Lindsay]

Copy of Rock Auto Description:
A-1 CARDONE Part # 111541 {[Master Cylinder] Reman. {Return and Rebuild Only - Call Customer Service for more information}}
* Non-stock item--shipping delayed up to 2 business days *
$26.89 $10.00 $36.89

Great Price! Curious if they want Customer to return core to be specifically rebuilt (as MC cores seem to be in short supply). At that price it would be worth it, except for the waiting. Wonder if I have an extra core somewhere?

[GTJIM]

It would be worthwhile collecting up five or ten master cylinders around the country and getting them to process a batch!

[Gary]

I got one for my wagon last Winter from
Auto Parts Giant for about the same price.

It seems like many of the internet auto parts suppliers use the same warehouse and parts management systems.

[73Manta72gt]

the last one I rebuilt I got a kit for Advance Auto Parts for about $30

[jackcartwright]

If you can figure out how to get one from O'Reilly wholesale, they sell the Cardone rermanufactured master cylinnder for $26.74 plus $10 core charge.
jc

[BQS4]

Originally Posted by GTJIM It would be worthwhile collecting up five or ten master cylinders around the country and getting them to process a batch!

Jim;
I could probably come up with about 10 myself alone!

[Dmcbrass]

bought mine from advance auto online. Good price, free delivery and works great.

[jordan]

Would anyone know if the seal that goes in between the MC and the booster is an actual "O-ring" or a square shouldered seal? The recess in the MC leads me to think that it is the square seal, and the fact that I have a spare square shoulder seal that fits perfectly from an ATE bag sways me more to that conclusion. Can anyone confirm this?

[mtfred99]

OK Ive spent half the day contacting all the part stores online and locally. every one has it listed in there computer but non to sell. As stated before in the other threads there aren't any cores out there to be rebuild. the only place I could find is rockauto. what they are doing is after you buy it they'll send you info (e-mail) on where to send your core to have it rebuilt. still a great deal for those who don't want to rebuild them yourself. Or you can spend $100 at opelgtsource.

also found a nice place to get your power booster rebuilt for $130 at KARP'S Power Brakes Welcome to Karps Brake Service

[West Coast GT]

Do yourself a favor, send the hundred bucks to OpelGTSource. Stop banging your head. You'll find your MC waiting for you on the the porch tomorrow (not tomorrow as its a national holiday) when you get home from work.

I suspect Rock Auto will have you send the core to the same re-manufacturer as OGTS. If so, you may have to wait until they have enough cores to do a batch production run. Hopefully you don't need your Opel for a while.

It took me almost 4 months of doing what you're doing, just to find an original new stock MC, install it to find the seals were dried up (just like people on this forum told me), then get a rebuild kit from OGTS. I ended up spending more money screwing around with it trying to save a couple of dollars.

So I'm giving you the Nike advice, "Just do it".

[namba209]

Originally Posted by West Coast GT Do yourself a favor, send the hundred bucks to OpelGTSource. Stop banging your head. You'll find your MC waiting for you on the the porch tomorrow (not tomorrow as its a national holiday) when you get home from work.

Or, if you MC is in good shape, just get a rebuild kit from OGTS for $65.

[dcm013]

Autozone shows master cylinders available online. In May I went to Autozone and bought a rebuild kit for my GT M/C. I asked about reman units and they said they were indeed available.

AutoZone.com | Vehicle Selection - Year

Don

[hotrodder1969]

i work for autozone as the asst. manager i can get the master cylinder i got one for my gt and it is just right

[opelgtdvr]

I went through the song and dance with my gt master cylinder a few months ago ..tried rebuilding with a $65 kit from OGTS I still had problems with the fluid leaking back in the booster as the m/c had rusted out enough to not allow the seal to block fluid...solution..went to pull-a-part looked around for a m/c and booster that would fit...I found a 1992 Geo Metro ..pulled the m/c and booster took it home and couldn't believe how perfect it fit..it takes a little file and fit to make it work..just the actuating rod and 4 feet of new brake line for the drivers side hookup..the beauty part..it's smaller..looks like it was meant to be there, and it's a whole lot lighter...good luck...dave

[BDD]

What kind of adjustments, modifications were required to use the Metro m.c. and booster? I've seen one that is mounted on the firewall but there was a fitting or welded frame that held it and the relationship to the pedal mechanism would be changed.