brakes and wheel cylinders - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

chevytrucks79 · 08-28-2009, 06:58 AM

Where can I buy a good set of front wheel cylinders for my 69 GMC 1/2 ton? The last ones I bought from autozone and they haven't held up. I would also like to find some with a standard sized bleeder valve, that is to say not-metric. Further I would like to find a set that allows the bleeder valve to be reached easier. With these and my last set I can hardly get a wrench in there to bleed them. Thanks for your thoughts

PanelDeland · 08-28-2009, 08:20 AM

I got a set from "Manny,Moe and Jack" that had not been tapped for the mounting bolts.I took them back and went to a local "Mom and Pop"Carquest franchise store and got good ones.They lasted until I did a disc upgrade(about4 year)

cdowns · 08-28-2009, 09:09 AM

i find both NAPA and carquest have better quality stuff

Gearhead dude · 08-29-2009, 01:23 AM

The primary customers of both NAPA and Carquest are professional repair shops, so their parts tend to be of higher quality than the other auto parts stores.

eagleuh1 · 08-29-2009, 10:40 AM

Ditto on NAPA. All my brakes were done with AZ parts, but had to get NAPA hoses to be able to turn the bleeder screws. Also, don't get AZ Headlight switches for 68, plug wont fit into the ceramic balast resistor, notch not big enough. From now on, my parts are coming from NAPA. Good luck, Jim

mbgmike · 08-29-2009, 11:18 AM

Most all the big chain stores carry diff grades for the same part. Sometimes you will have to ask. They should ask you. We sell all the same parts as Oriellys,Autozone,CarQuest,Advance etc. and they can buy the diiferent grades just like we do. Maybe not all the stores do that but they can.

czarcaustic · 08-29-2009, 01:44 PM

I bought my wheel cylinders from my local Napa Parts store - they appear to be re manufactured original parts - very sturdy.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-29-2009, 06:26 PM

Go to napa or any mom and pop stores. I always support my local mom and pop stores 1st...

08-28-2009, 06:58 AM	#1
chevytrucks79 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 68	brakes and wheel cylinders Where can I buy a good set of front wheel cylinders for my 69 GMC 1/2 ton? The last ones I bought from autozone and they haven't held up. I would also like to find some with a standard sized bleeder valve, that is to say not-metric. Further I would like to find a set that allows the bleeder valve to be reached easier. With these and my last set I can hardly get a wrench in there to bleed them. Thanks for your thoughts

08-28-2009, 08:20 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: brakes and wheel cylinders I got a set from "Manny,Moe and Jack" that had not been tapped for the mounting bolts.I took them back and went to a local "Mom and Pop"Carquest franchise store and got good ones.They lasted until I did a disc upgrade(about4 year) __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

08-28-2009, 09:09 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: brakes and wheel cylinders i find both NAPA and carquest have better quality stuff __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

08-29-2009, 01:23 AM	#4
Gearhead dude Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 102	Re: brakes and wheel cylinders The primary customers of both NAPA and Carquest are professional repair shops, so their parts tend to be of higher quality than the other auto parts stores.

08-29-2009, 10:40 AM	#5
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: brakes and wheel cylinders Ditto on NAPA. All my brakes were done with AZ parts, but had to get NAPA hoses to be able to turn the bleeder screws. Also, don't get AZ Headlight switches for 68, plug wont fit into the ceramic balast resistor, notch not big enough. From now on, my parts are coming from NAPA. Good luck, Jim

08-29-2009, 11:18 AM	#6
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: brakes and wheel cylinders Most all the big chain stores carry diff grades for the same part. Sometimes you will have to ask. They should ask you. We sell all the same parts as Oriellys,Autozone,CarQuest,Advance etc. and they can buy the diiferent grades just like we do. Maybe not all the stores do that but they can.

08-29-2009, 01:44 PM	#7
czarcaustic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 84	Re: brakes and wheel cylinders I bought my wheel cylinders from my local Napa Parts store - they appear to be re manufactured original parts - very sturdy. __________________ ------------------------------- '71 GMC 1500 Longbed (Marilyn: PICS) '04 Toyota Tacoma (grocery getter) '03 Lexus ES 300 (Wife's) ------------------------------- '72 GMC Short Fleet (Sold - offer I couldn't refuse)

08-29-2009, 06:26 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: brakes and wheel cylinders Go to napa or any mom and pop stores. I always support my local mom and pop stores 1st... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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