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Has anyone replaced the slave (wheel) cylinders on their 42-46 1.5 ton? Just now beginning to dig into it and have not found anything in the way of full replacement units. Do they exist anywhere? Or how about rebuild kits?

Check out Chevs of the 40's. I seem to recall finding them there.

Jeff

If you want to keep your cylinders, resleeving may be an option for you. White Post mills out the cylinder and installs a brass sleeve. Pricy, but you get to keep your USA Delco parts and no more pitting. I had mine done with stainless steel from a guy who specializes in old military Chevys.

http://www.whitepost.com/

Have you looked at Jim Carter's

http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/cart/index.asp?cat2=10224&path=1934+%2D+1946+Truck+Parts%2FMechanical%2FBrakes%2FBrake+Wheel+Cylinders

I believe this page may have what you need?

Thanks folks...just what I was looking for. Funny thing is I did a "search" on Carter's site for 1-1/2 ton but only got parts for 1/2 ton to come up. Thanks again.

And I love the idea of the re-sleeving with stainless. Do you have a contact for that outfit? Meanwhile, I'll check locally.

https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=351508

Grigg

I wanted to keep my original wheel cylinders to the truck, so I decided to send mine off. I would rather have the original Delcos. I got mine from Vehicles of Victory, a source for military trucks located in WV. Tom sends them to someone else, so perhaps you could work something out. I am in the process of installing my brake system, so I can not vouch for operability. The machining and the fit and finish is real good though, plus I got MY cylinders back. Cost was still high, ~$90 per wheel but all wheel cylinders and master cylinder fit in a $12.44 USPS box. The new surface should make for a trouble free system whick will pay for itself in added labor/hassle. Going cheap usually means redoing sooner than wanted negating the value. Read too much about low quality reproduction cylinders.

http://vehiclesofvictory.com/

Hey Grigg --- Many thanks muchacho! Exactly what I was looking for. And having seen your work, I'll take your recs on quality machining any day. Thanks again.

Next comes a replacement/transplant for the master. Hoping to find a power brake system that will fit and play nice with the existing (rebuilt) wheel units. I still have the old Hydro set up but would prefer to replace it rather than rebuild it unless someone here knows a good reason to invest in it. Near as I can tell, it needs to have the same piston size & stroke as the stock so it moves the right amount of fluid. Other than that, any more considerations? Right now my new engine (Cummins 4BTAA) has a hydraulic pump but not a vacuum source.

hydrobooster is the way to go, I've been quite pleased with the boosters on my trucks. (uses PS pump)

Grigg