It was written:
> I recently purchased a 1969 SRL311..
> When it comes to wheel cylinders, calipers and the brake master cylinder,
> what years will interchange?
Starting with the LATE 67 model (67.5), the master cylinder became a
dual (safety) unit. So 67.5-70 are the same, but won't interchange with
an earlier unit.
I *believe* the calipers and cylinders are the same 66-70. The earlier
1500 cars I believe used different cylinders (and they have front drums).
Do NOT interchange with the more common 510 parts - one car uses
metric fittings and the other SAE!! While the fittings will tighten, they
won't be as tight as they should and could potentially fail when you most
need them working!
If the car has sat for a couple years, the hydraulics may be past
rebuilding. The aluminum master pits and can't really be cleaned up,
and the steel calipers, if they have any pitting, will leak as well.
Master: $150, calipers $65 ea (you need 4), cylinders (need 2) last I
knew were $50 but that number may be off. Replace the rubber hoses
(total of 3) if they're cracking. Plus pads and shoes. Hopefully the
rotors, drums and lines themselves are still OK...
Oh yeah, and one of Stan's brake firewall braces! $35 + shipping
-- John
John F Sandhoff sandhoff@csus.edu Sacramento, CA
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