| Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,885 | Some time ago, I salvaged a set of extremely expensive GMC wheel cylinders by honing the bores about .020" oversize to eliminate pits, and machining new pistons to fit the bigger bore. A standard wheel cylinder rubber cup was able to expand to fit the bigger bore without leaking. Another method is to install a stainless steel sleeve to eliminate the pitted surface. Either way is better than hoping you can order the correct replacement parts. The master cylinder can also be salvaged by installing a sleeve in the bore. It's not a terribly difficult project for any machinist worthy of the name. Jerry
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