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| | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 111 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 111 | Hi all,
got a '57 3200 few years back. Runs, drives great..but never touched the brakes. I want to give them the once over, and change the wheel cylinders, shoes, drums (if needed).(Original style master cylinder under floor)
I see ClassicPartsofAmerica has master cylinders for $99.99, and was wondering if it was worth the 100 bucks just to throw a new one in. I have no idea of the age of the one thats in there now. Never had issues. No leaking, etc...Just thought for 100bucks it may be worth it (better safe than sorry). my missing anything?suggestions? | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | would be worthwhile to check it certainly, along with everything else, but if it ain't broke why throw it away?
and all the brake parts [incl the master or rebuild kit for it] should be available at your local NAPA or such [except possibly the drums], no need to spend top dollar at a specialty vendor
Bill | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,971 | For that kind of money, you might want to consider upgrading to a dual master cylinder. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | It's a good idea to service the master cyl when doing brake work, especialy on these old trucks. You can put a kit in it yourself for a lot less unless the bore is badly pitted. If it's not leaking now a cleanup with a hone should work good.
They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 54 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 54 | can you tell me where the return spring for the brake pedal fastens on a 46 3 speed pick up?
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