Brake cylinders

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MattR

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• Jun 7, 2021

• #1

Been quoted £350 each for new cylinders for our Massey 34 combine. Seems a lot?? Do I have to get the proper part from the dealer or is there anyone worth trying who might have a cheaper alternative?

I've very little experience of working on brakes - are there generic cylinders that fit several machines or do they tend to be specific? Would it even be worth trying an auto parts place? Cheers

 

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4440

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South Suffolk

• Jun 7, 2021

• #2

You could get it rebuilt.

Past Parts - Remanufacturing Master Cylinders, Calipers and Servos

Established in 1988 Past Parts offers both a high quality remanufacturing service and a parts service for Hydraulic Brake Cylinders, Brake Servos, and Brake Calipers for a variety of older vehicles including cars, trucks and buses, plant machinery, classic motor cycles and many other types of...

www.pastparts.co.uk

 

balerman

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N Devon

• Jun 7, 2021

• #3

4440 said:

You could get it rebuilt.

Past Parts - Remanufacturing Master Cylinders, Calipers and Servos

Established in 1988 Past Parts offers both a high quality remanufacturing service and a parts service for Hydraulic Brake Cylinders, Brake Servos, and Brake Calipers for a variety of older vehicles including cars, trucks and buses, plant machinery, classic motor cycles and many other types of...

www.pastparts.co.uk

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Its probably pitted inside,so unlikely it will repair.If its a Girling one it will be available from a motor factor for a fraction of the price,might need to reuse the plunger with a new seal on but i bet the cylinder is used on other things.

 

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4440

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Location

South Suffolk

• Jun 7, 2021

• #4

I think they hone out the old cylinder then sleeve it with stainless steel

 

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4440

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Location

South Suffolk

• Jun 7, 2021

• #5

Is it a master cylinder?
Looking at past parts web page, I think to rebuild it would be £100 each would be about right.
Bearing in mind I dont know you cylinder size.
Falling that you could take it to a motor factors and see if they can find a modern equivalent.

 

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startinghandle

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• Jun 8, 2021

• #6

There are firms that recondition cylinders for classic cars