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Old 09-02-2022   #1
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Default Brake master cylinder

Hi guys,
for me it's time to replace the brake master cylinder.
I have a question for you....what's the best brand to choose?
I see Cardone, Raybestos, Centric and others....some of these are out of stock...What did you suggest me???
Thanks in advance
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Old 09-03-2022   #2
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Dorman, Cardone, Raybestos, Wagner are long time names in rebuilding that I would trust my brakes to. The others ?????
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Old 09-03-2022   #3
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Davies Corvette had a few OEM master cylinders a few months back. The originals were built in Australia.
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Old 09-05-2022   #4
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Thank you guys...
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Old 09-08-2022   #5
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Davies Corvette had a few OEM master cylinders a few months back. The originals were built in Australia.
Thanks for that hook up. Mine was shipped yesterday.. original PBR master going onto the "just in case" shelf.
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Old 09-08-2022   #6
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Thanks for that hook up. Mine was shipped yesterday.. original PBR master going onto the "just in case" shelf.
I put one on my '90 a few months back. The only difference I could see between the new one and the original one was a some difference in the font of the PBR lettering cast into the cylinder.
I've been trying to find a rebuild kit for my original for quite some time. No luck as of yet, so my original is just sitting on the shelf. If anyone knows of one available, please let me know.
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Old 10-18-2022   #7
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I put one on my '90 a few months back. The only difference I could see between the new one and the original one was a some difference in the font of the PBR lettering cast into the cylinder.
I've been trying to find a rebuild kit for my original for quite some time. No luck as of yet, so my original is just sitting on the shelf. If anyone knows of one available, please let me know.
I'll like to find the rebuilt kit too...
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Old 12-31-2022   #8
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Does anyone know if there is someone who will rebuild an original brake master cylinder?
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Old 01-01-2023   #9
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Does anyone know if there is someone who will rebuild an original brake master cylinder?
Have you tried turn-1 or lone star caliper?
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Old 01-01-2023   #10
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Have you tried turn-1 or lone star caliper?
No, I have not. I was told that Lone Star does not but I will call to confirm.
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