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Re: Switch & Piston parts

To: David & Candy Pina <casalp@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Switch & Piston parts
From: Mike/Chris Clothier <mclothier@earthlink.net>
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 18:21:56 -0800

David & Candy Pina wrote:

> 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

  Les who?? Is this someone we should all get to know <grin>.
Mike Clothier


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