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Old 10-04-2011, 09:25 PM
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Default Master cylinder rebuilder

Guys looking for someone to rebuild my master cylinder. Who do you use. I sent it out through my local auto parts store and they said they couldn't rebuild it? This is the second one I sent them with the same results. So I would like to get a second opinion. I thought they all could just be sleeved?

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Default Re: Master cylinder rebuilder

I have used White Post B4 with good results. They can re sleeve the MC if needed.

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Default Re: Master cylinder rebuilder

PM me which store (brand) you took it to. I have sent more than a few out with good results.

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Default Re: Master cylinder rebuilder

Thanks for the replies. It was just a local shop not real sure where they sent it but the shop don't sleeve them just hone them. They have the bore cleaned up real close but not good enough for them to warranty it. So I will need it sleeved.

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Old 10-05-2011, 01:23 AM
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Contact Steve Gregori.
http://www.brakeboosters.com/
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Steve has my booster now. He does master cylinders?
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Default Re: Master cylinder rebuilder

Karps will press in a stainless steal sleeve.

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Default Re: Master cylinder rebuilder

Another vote for White Post. I had them work over my Master Cylinder in '98 after I beat on it too hard at the drag strip. Has been working flawless since.

And you picked the right guy for your brake booster!!!!
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Sent it to white post. Thanks
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How reasonable were they to re-sleeve it?
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