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Re: Switch & Piston parts

To: BERKEN@aol.com
Subject: Re: Switch & Piston parts
From: David & Candy Pina <casalp@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 09:15:20 -0800
The most knowledgeable person  about roadster stuff I know is Les Cannaday at
Classic Datsun Motorsports 760-940-6365 But you probably already know of him
  David Pina
SRL311 00701
BERKEN@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 3/11/99 8:52:54 AM Mountain Standard Time,
> Robert.Long@CSDInc.com writes:
>
> << - Is there a rebuild kit for the Brake Master Cylinder?  All I really
>  want is the piston, or
>    at least the 2 rubber gaskets on each end.
>   >>
> Robert,
> Rebuild kits are available,  Ross Mullen or any of the other suppliers should
> have them.  My experience and others on the list is that, at best, you've got
> about a 50/50 chance of it working. The problem is the bore is aluminum and
> tends to be pitted and so you may not get a good seal.  When i did mine, I
> drove to the end of the block and the pedal went right to the floor!  Then I
> bought a new one for about $150 from Ross. The kits aren't very expensive so
> worth trying first, just be careful.
>
> Let me know when you are on the road again and we'll go for a ride.
>
> Joseph
> 70 1600
> Albuquerque




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