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Drivetrain => Differentials, Axles & Brakes => Topic started by: 35chevcoupe on February 23, 2017, 01:55:20 PM

Title: Where to get wheel cylinders ?
Post by: 35chevcoupe on February 23, 2017, 01:55:20 PM
Where or what brand of wheel cylinders are you using ?   I ordered a pair of front wheel cylinders from a parts supplier that were made by Dorman thinking I would get a good quality part but I opened the box and the first thing I see is a big sticker that says   MADE IN CHINA    :icon_puke_r:!!!!
IF I can at all help it I don,t want my Gran Sport half made in china .  ( I know I know i,m getting carried away . LOL )
I,m searching the net looking for as many NOS parts as I can but some of this stuff just isn,t out there anymore .
Title: Re: Where to get wheel cylinders ?
Post by: Mister T on February 25, 2017, 10:53:55 PM
Not sure if this will help you, but when I bought my first 65 GS some 11 or 12 years ago it required a new front wheel cylinder to pass the government safety. I'm 95% certain the shop used one for a 64-65 Chevelle. I seem to recall it wasn't a direct bolt in, but they slightly modified it to work. I never had any stopping problems with that car.
Title: Re: Where to get wheel cylinders ?
Post by: 65arcticfox on February 26, 2017, 08:54:44 AM
No you're not getting carried away. I feel the same way you do.       Bill
Title: Re: Where to get wheel cylinders ?
Post by: 35chevcoupe on February 26, 2017, 09:54:30 AM
Quote from: 65arcticfox on February 26, 2017, 08:54:44 AM
No you're not getting carried away. I feel the same way you do.       Bill
Bill , I got it taken care of . Took my originals for the front and blasted them , got the bleeder screws loose and honed out the inside really good .
Theres a place in minneapolis  called ( brake and equipment ) and they have new rubber cups , so the fronts are good to go .
Now I just need to find some original rears as the read end I have didn't have anything on it .
Title: Re: Where to get wheel cylinders ?
Post by: dsags on February 26, 2017, 09:55:24 AM
NAPA used to carry the correct larger front wheel cylinders. See

http://65gs.com/board/index.php?topic=272.msg2378#msg2378 (http://65gs.com/board/index.php?topic=272.msg2378#msg2378)

Dan
Title: Re: Where to get wheel cylinders ?
Post by: cwmcobra on February 26, 2017, 10:58:47 AM
John,

I have the originals from my car if you want them.  I replaced all of mine with current AC Delco parts.  I bead blasted them, so you'll need to clean them well and put new boots on.  I can get them in the mail to you if you want them.

Cheers!

Chuck
Title: Re: Where to get wheel cylinders ?
Post by: 35chevcoupe on February 26, 2017, 02:48:08 PM
Chuck ,  Ill let you know . I may have found some here , I just need to get them apart to see how pitted they are .
Title: Re: Where to get wheel cylinders ?
Post by: 35chevcoupe on February 26, 2017, 07:17:07 PM
Chuck , just curious where did you get AC Delco  wheel cylinders ?
The originals I have here are not very good .
Title: Re: Where to get wheel cylinders ?
Post by: cwmcobra on February 26, 2017, 07:18:23 PM
Rock Auto.  AC Delco 18E49.
Title: Re: Where to get wheel cylinders ?
Post by: 35chevcoupe on March 04, 2017, 11:06:48 PM
Chuck ,    pm sent