1973 E100 Master Cylinder question.
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1973 E100 Master Cylinder question.
Hey there,
I'm looking to replace my master cylinder in my '73 E100 and I wanted to check if anyone knows if this CARDONE 131647 would be a good replacement.
I have drum brakes on the front and rear.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you.
I'm looking to replace my master cylinder in my '73 E100 and I wanted to check if anyone knows if this CARDONE 131647 would be a good replacement.
I have drum brakes on the front and rear.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you.
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From what I understand, most of cardones parts are rebuilt on an assembly line like most other parts are.
have you thought about rebuilding it yourself. A rebuild kit runs 5 to 10 bucks. Of course if it is rusted and pitted inside then a rebuild kit may not work.
If you want to spend a bit more you can get a NEW Ford brand master cylinder. The only problem i have ever had with new old parts is that some can have a bit or rust on the m depending on how and where they have been stored but you can return them for another is that were a problem. RA also sells a $1.48 rebuild kit. If I were buying a new Ford brand master cylinder that had sat for years, I would probably buy that kit and replace the rubber cups before installing the master cylinder.
https://www.rearcounter.com/D3TZ-2140-N-parts65830.html
http://www.greensalescompany.com/search.php
https://nospartsltd.com/?s=D3TZ-2140...t_type=product
have you thought about rebuilding it yourself. A rebuild kit runs 5 to 10 bucks. Of course if it is rusted and pitted inside then a rebuild kit may not work.
If you want to spend a bit more you can get a NEW Ford brand master cylinder. The only problem i have ever had with new old parts is that some can have a bit or rust on the m depending on how and where they have been stored but you can return them for another is that were a problem. RA also sells a $1.48 rebuild kit. If I were buying a new Ford brand master cylinder that had sat for years, I would probably buy that kit and replace the rubber cups before installing the master cylinder.
https://www.rearcounter.com/D3TZ-2140-N-parts65830.html
http://www.greensalescompany.com/search.php
https://nospartsltd.com/?s=D3TZ-2140...t_type=product
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Also, I will be replacing the metal hardlines on both sides of the front straight from the master cylinder as well, these along with the master cylinder seem to have a decent amount of internal corrosion. I have had the flexible lines off and cleaned them, new wheel cylinders as well.
Thanks!
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Sorry but I have no experience with the Centric parts. There are not any companies out here that specialize solely in old van parts that I know of and i wish there was. I understand why not but perhaps a better way to put it would be I wish some of the companies that specialize in older trucks and cars would include more inventory for older vans.
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For me personally I'd avoid the Centric or Cardone brands----they're just too cheap to give me any confidence they're worthy of being installed on something I'm driving.
Were I looking to rehad something from the early 70's I'd 100% opt for the OEM part but as Annaleigh suggests getting a top quality rebuild kit as something sitting on a shelf for 30+ years is sure to have some deterioration of a master cylinders seals and followers.
I know the hope and desire of very automotive owner is to have an endless and never-expiring source of parts to keep them running forever but if the market doesn't support selling 100K or more of something per year what's the economic incentive to manufacture replacement parts? Its just easier to replace a long out-of-production with something "newer' where the current and future parts availability is strong. I've never understood the desire to hang onto to something that requires constant upkeep where repair parts are tough to find. It can't be economically practical to frequently replace worn out hard to find parts rather than trade up to something less prone to Fix Or Repair Daily.
Were I looking to rehad something from the early 70's I'd 100% opt for the OEM part but as Annaleigh suggests getting a top quality rebuild kit as something sitting on a shelf for 30+ years is sure to have some deterioration of a master cylinders seals and followers.
I know the hope and desire of very automotive owner is to have an endless and never-expiring source of parts to keep them running forever but if the market doesn't support selling 100K or more of something per year what's the economic incentive to manufacture replacement parts? Its just easier to replace a long out-of-production with something "newer' where the current and future parts availability is strong. I've never understood the desire to hang onto to something that requires constant upkeep where repair parts are tough to find. It can't be economically practical to frequently replace worn out hard to find parts rather than trade up to something less prone to Fix Or Repair Daily.
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