[Healeys] Brake master cylinder repair kit

[Charlie Baldwin]

Michael,

Kees is correct that it must be perfectly smooth and a cylinder that old 
probably isn't.

So one route is to have it sleeved and rebuilt by whoever sleeves it.  
It's hard to believe that seals would not be available for it since 
brake cylinders of really old and uncommon antique cars are rebuilt 
often.  Probably the company that sleeves it has access to generic seals 
and can provide what is necessary.
White Post is close to you geographically, but they have become 
ridiculously expensive.  There is another company on the west coast who 
sleeves with brass, as does White Post, called Sierra. 
http://brakecylinder.com/
I have had work done by them and have been pleased.  They also are 
familiar with LBCs especially Sprites.
Then there is Apple who I believe use stainless steel sleeves.  I've 
heard so many bad things about them that I have always avoided them.

After all of that you may be up to the cost of a new cylinder, though 
all repro parts are suspect unfortunately.

Charlie

On 10/21/2012 4:37 AM, Oudesluys wrote:
> An old fashioned parts shop may have a box of loose seals. I often 
> visit one and come away with a handful of seals and small parts 
> sourced from such a box to rebuild several (master) cylinders for just 
> a couple of Euro's. However make sure first that the bore is 
> absolutely smooth, no ridges, corrosion or marks are allowed. If there 
> is any damage or wear chuck it and replace with a new master cylinder.
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
>
> Op 21-10-2012 4:16, Michael Oritt schreef:
>> I need to rebuild the brake master cylinder on my BN1.
>> I see that Moss does not sell a repair kit but rather only a replacement
>> cylinder for $300+.
>> Does anyone know of a source for a kit only?
>>
>> Best--Michael Oritt
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