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Has anyone rebuilt wheel cylinders for a 41 G506? The Vehicles of victory fellow has rebuild kits and offers new/rebuilt wheel cylinders. Do you guys think I would be ok with a rebuild kit? Anyone have any experience, advice to offer?

Just some background: I am planning on adding a power booster w/dual master and have the shoes relined at the local truck repair shop. However, I'm looking close to $800 by the time I buy new wheel cylinders $85 ea,spring kit, adjusters and have the shoes relined. Any ideas to cut cost?

Truth be told I've never done a 41 G506, but I've done a bunch of other types and sizes of wheel cylinders. I would disassemble the wheel cylinders. Remove from backing plate, use air pressure to blow out the pucks. I like to wrap them in a rag to prevent parts and old fluid form flying. Sometimes if I get nervous I blow em out in a gallon can. More aggressive means may be necessary. If the bores are in good shape and not pitted, I'd rebuild them. If not, replace them. I don't know the quality of the new ones. Thing is these are parts you are really going to depend on, so it's your call. Have fun............

I second the above. Essentially, your life as well as those around you are at stake...SO,

If the bores are fine and there isn't any pitting that you can't remove with really fine sanding, then use them.

If pitting exists, suffer the expense and buy the complete cylinders.

If these are the Huck style brakes, I do have a caution. I put new ones on the front and the threads failed on one of the cylinders. The threads were not as heaviy as the originals and they had a very loose fit. I had the rears sleeved and rebuilt. Sometimes the adjuster tabs are broken. Also if you end up driving the insides out, use something that rests on the outside of the pistons. It is really easy to break through the center of them.

I 'm not sure what "Huck Style" brakes are - But thanks for the advice.

I think I'll get it apart and see what I've got. Anyone have a web address details/diagram?

If the pistons are stuck inside the cylinder they can be safely removed with hydraulic pressure from a greese gun. The greese gun method will not harm the pistons or the spring inside.