Wheel cylinder rebuild

PoochyCor · 04-30-2007

Just got the kits in to rebuild the rear wheel cylinders (found a set of new cylinders in Germany on ebay but lost the auction - over $50 + shipping) on my '64 Kadett. Any precautions, warnings, advice from anyone out there on rebuilding them?

Also, I have a new master cylinder and the front brake cylinders that I'll be putting on in the next day or two. Any advice for putting those on? Do I need to try and blow the old fluid out of the lines?

Thanks all!

West Coast GT · 05-01-2007

Call Yerby Brake Supply in Sacramento, CA @ 800-878-1461. I spoke to him last week and he still had a couple of Kadett wheel cylinders he can't get rid of. These are new OEM that have been taking up space on a shelf since the 70s.

George · 05-01-2007

have you tried your local auto parts stores?I bought mine from autozone but these were for a gt.

PoochyCor · 05-01-2007

I haven't had much luck with auto parts stores - can't even get a 6V battery without putting one of my kids as payment.

The curse and beauty of the type A has been it's individuality. It's a chore finding parts but since nobody else wants them thay aren't too expensive.

The guys at Yerby are going to call me back tomorrow. Thanks for the tip.

yellaopelgt · 05-01-2007

I had a 6 volt truck (47dodge 1/2 ton) and batteries were plentiful at the local tractor retailor aka farm and fleet. Last one I bought was around 30.00.
Shouldnt be difficult to find one in your area.....
Joe

PoochyCor · 05-01-2007

Brilliant! I'll have one before the weekend.

I feel a bit stupid for not coming up with that on my own - I grew up on a farm and have a degree

in agriculture.

This city livin' has melted my brain.

04-30-2007	#1 (permalink)
PoochyCor Type "A" Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 83 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Unanswered: Wheel cylinder rebuild Just got the kits in to rebuild the rear wheel cylinders (found a set of new cylinders in Germany on ebay but lost the auction - over $50 + shipping) on my '64 Kadett. Any precautions, warnings, advice from anyone out there on rebuilding them? Also, I have a new master cylinder and the front brake cylinders that I'll be putting on in the next day or two. Any advice for putting those on? Do I need to try and blow the old fluid out of the lines? Thanks all!

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George Opeler Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Jacksonville Fl. Posts: 215 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	wheel cylinders have you tried your local auto parts stores?I bought mine from autozone but these were for a gt.

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West Coast GT Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 841 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Call Yerby Brake Supply in Sacramento, CA @ 800-878-1461. I spoke to him last week and he still had a couple of Kadett wheel cylinders he can't get rid of. These are new OEM that have been taking up space on a shelf since the 70s.

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PoochyCor Type "A" Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 83 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I haven't had much luck with auto parts stores - can't even get a 6V battery without putting one of my kids as payment. The curse and beauty of the type A has been it's individuality. It's a chore finding parts but since nobody else wants them thay aren't too expensive. The guys at Yerby are going to call me back tomorrow. Thanks for the tip.

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yellaopelgt No....its not a Buick.... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 961 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	I had a 6 volt truck (47dodge 1/2 ton) and batteries were plentiful at the local tractor retailor aka farm and fleet. Last one I bought was around 30.00. Shouldnt be difficult to find one in your area..... Joe

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PoochyCor Type "A" Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 83 Classified Rating: 0% (0)	Brilliant! I'll have one before the weekend. I feel a bit stupid for not coming up with that on my own - I grew up on a farm and have a degree in agriculture. This city livin' has melted my brain.

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