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Author Topic: master cylinder rebuild  (Read 11634 times)

smd123

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master cylinder rebuild
« on: March 10, 2020, 09:46:32 PM »

Does anyone know where I can get a rebuild kit for the master cylinder for my 91 XR2, or if I can rob a kit from another car to get the 3 main piston seals?  Mine is blowing back into the reservoir. 

Thanks!!!
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greywolf27030

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Re: master cylinder rebuild
« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2020, 09:19:26 AM »

I got  caliper kits from O'Reilly's.

Jack Byrd
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Jack Byrd

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Re: master cylinder rebuild
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2020, 01:48:29 PM »

Not finding a kit online, and it looks like the master cylinders themselves are out of stock
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smd123

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Re: master cylinder rebuild
« Reply #3 on: March 16, 2020, 11:09:02 AM »

I've made a lot of phone calls and run out of options.  Wondering if anyone else has had the same experience?

I found a rebuild kit for a different cylinder that looks similar and has the same bore size.  I'm hoping the seals are the same and it will fix the issue.

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blueamber

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Re: master cylinder rebuild
« Reply #4 on: March 16, 2020, 09:03:39 PM »

autozone duralast - $99 is all  I can find in a few minutes.... getting rare...
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jdp

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Re: master cylinder rebuild
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2020, 10:52:02 AM »

I had bought some left rear calipers and some rebuild kits back a few months ago since they seem to be getting scarce.  With 3 Capris, I want to be able to have on hand to keep these cars going until I age out!  I guess I will have to go on the hunt for master cylinders and rebuild kits.
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smd123

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Re: master cylinder rebuild
« Reply #6 on: March 17, 2020, 12:44:49 PM »

So just for the record, the master cylinder has 3 main seals.

All of them are sized for the cylinder bore which is 13/16" (or .813").  Two of them are .400" ID.  The shaft which the middle seal slides over is .554".

Raybestos kit MK1026 has the two outer seals and they appear to be identical.

I have ordered one more kit that looks like it may have the middle seal.

Hopefully this works!!
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Kiwimagic

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Re: master cylinder rebuild
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2020, 01:02:12 AM »

Ebay Australia.
FORD CAPRI SA/XR2/SE TURBO CONVERTIBLE PBR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
$127 US dollars plus postage.
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smd123

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Re: master cylinder rebuild
« Reply #8 on: April 15, 2020, 03:54:39 PM »

Thanks, I ordered it.

The other seal kits did not fix my issue.  I also mailed it back to Cardone for overhaul and they said they can't fix it.
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jdp

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Re: master cylinder rebuild
« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2020, 10:05:41 AM »

Well that is a problem. I sure hope my master cylinders don't give out.
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John

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Re: master cylinder rebuild
« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2020, 01:26:07 PM »

Bummer, was hoping to hear better news on this. Finding them in Aus is not a bad option however
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Kiwimagic

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Re: master cylinder rebuild
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2020, 08:14:08 PM »

Sold out here as well.
But I did locate a remanufactured one on Summit Racing web site..
MERCURY CAPRI Cardone Remanufactured Brake Master Cylinders 10-2565.
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greywolf27030

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Re: master cylinder rebuild
« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2020, 10:53:33 AM »

Sold out here as well.
But I did locate a remanufactured one on Summit Racing web site..
MERCURY CAPRI Cardone Remanufactured Brake Master Cylinders 10-2565.

Did they have it? Rockauto will send yours to Cardone to be rebuilt but the last time I heard anyone tried, they said it wasn't available.

Jack Byrd
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Kiwimagic

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Re: master cylinder rebuild
« Reply #13 on: May 08, 2020, 12:06:00 AM »

I have ordered one. They were very quick to take my money, but as yet it is still pending. Fingers crossed. They ask for a core replacement fee of $45 USD. Postage from Au to the US is higher than that. So I'm waiting to see what comes from this.
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greywolf27030

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Re: master cylinder rebuild
« Reply #14 on: May 08, 2020, 09:22:57 AM »

I have ordered one. They were very quick to take my money, but as yet it is still pending. Fingers crossed. They ask for a core replacement fee of $45 USD. Postage from Au to the US is higher than that. So I'm waiting to see what comes from this.

Good luck.
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