Zedman Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 I have removed the master cylinder from my '81 Avanti II to ascertain its viability for re-use. The car is undergoing a Re-Frame and everything is being worked on. Alas, there is a small area of pitting in the bore and I daresay the rubber parts are not to be trusted. What I'd like to do is recondition the original cylinder and sleeve it in Stainless steel but I'd need to find a kit to replace the old 'guts'. I have searched the Internet but have not come up with any leads. So first question is - anybody know of a supplier for such ? Now, I've checked and I know that I can replace the whole kaboodle with a 'Centric' 130.61026 version or a few others that retain the original 15/16" bore, but I like fixing stuff and a seal kit is a damn-sight less expensive to ship across the Pacific as well ! BTW, has anybody used the Centric unit and could vouch for it? https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ceb-130-61026/make/ford/model/torino/year/1969 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfg Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Zedman said: I have removed the master cylinder from my '81 Avanti II to ascertain its viability for re-use. The car is undergoing a Re-Frame and everything is being worked on. Alas, there is a small area of pitting in the bore and I daresay the rubber parts are not to be trusted. What I'd like to do is recondition the original cylinder and sleeve it in Stainless steel but I'd need to find a kit to replace the old 'guts'. I have searched the Internet but have not come up with any leads. So first question is - anybody know of a supplier for such ? Now, I've checked and I know that I can replace the whole kaboodle with a 'Centric' 130.61026 version or a few others that retain the original 15/16" bore, but I like fixing stuff and a seal kit is a damn-sight less expensive to ship across the Pacific as well ! BTW, has anybody used the Centric unit and could vouch for it? https://www.summitracing.com/parts/ceb-130-61026/make/ford/model/torino/year/1969 I installed the Ford style master cylinder, which you are considering, on my '83 Avanti several years ago...and have had no problems with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1963r2 Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 Any competent brake rebuilder should be able to re sleeve and match the seals. Pb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pantera928 Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 FWIW, I have had great luck with Centric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedman Posted January 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 10 hours ago, 1963r2 said: Any competent brake rebuilder should be able to re sleeve and match the seals. 10 hours ago, 1963r2 said: Any competent brake rebuilder should be able to re sleeve and match the seals. Pb Hi Peter- The plunger assembly in this unit has had the centre pin swaged over, which prevents disassembly of the middle seal. I'm looking at a 'work around' for this issue because, I agree, new seals would probably be available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedman Posted January 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 10 hours ago, mfg said: I installed the Ford style master cylinder, which you are considering, on my '83 Avanti several years ago...and have had no problems with it Thanks for the advice MFG 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedman Posted January 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 6 hours ago, pantera928 said: FWIW, I have had great luck with Centric Good news- thanks Pantera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Avanti Posted January 4, 2023 Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 FWIW...I replaced the master cylinder on my 77 with a rebuilt unit from Rock auto. It was a perfect fit & cross referenced from a 67 Ford Cyclone with a 390 & front disc brakes. No issues in 5 years. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/mercury,1967,cyclone,6.4l+390cid+v8,1343573,brake+&+wheel+hub,master+cylinder,1836 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedman Posted January 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 4 hours ago, Steve-Avanti said: FWIW...I replaced the master cylinder on my 77 with a rebuilt unit from Rock auto. It was a perfect fit & cross referenced from a 67 Ford Cyclone with a 390 & front disc brakes. No issues in 5 years. https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/mercury,1967,cyclone,6.4l+390cid+v8,1343573,brake+&+wheel+hub,master+cylinder,1836 Thanks Steve 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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