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Re: TR6 oversized seals-answer

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Subject: Re: TR6 oversized seals-answer
From: Tim Gaines <mtgaines@mail.presby.edu>
Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 12:29:55 -0400
References: <f04320402bc72176e2ba3@[10.16.10.36]>
Thanks to Gerald M Van Vlack, I found that I was wrong about how 
Apple Hydraulics remanufactures brake MCs for TR6s.  They use 
oversized pistons to fit the rebored cylinder and they do sell the 
oversized seals.  Thanks to all who offered help and especially to 
Gerald.

Tim


>Yesterday I removed the brake master cylinder from my '74 TR6 with 
>the idea of replacing all the rubber seals.  However, I found a 
>metal label on the underside that stated that the MC had been 
>remanufactured with new oversized pistons and that only oversized 
>rebuild kits should be used.  Neither VB or Moss lists such a thing. 
>Anybody know where to get one?  I thought about trying Apple 
>Hydraulics or White Post, but I think when they do a rebuild they 
>resleeve the bore to original diameter.
>
>Thanks for any help you can pass along.
>
>Tim
>
-- 
Tim Gaines
Clinton, SC
1980 Spitfire
1974 TR6





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