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TwinTurbo · 08-07-2004, 06:16 AM

Just when I thought it was a nice day to take the truck for a spin and rev the snot out of it the german autobahn this happens:

I noticed a few drops of some kind of fluid near the rear wheel, uh oh..not good, so I crawled under it, tire all wet,m paint coming off the drums..damnit, we have a leaking cylinder. Well, guess I'm off to the shop to get some new ones. Figure I'll do both sides at the same time

At least it's not sitting there alone, it's keeping my other POS car company

Russell · 08-07-2004, 10:28 AM

Sucks about the brake drums! Not such an expensive fix though

That Corvette is gonna be insane by American standards, I can only imagine what people in the European area who are used to slow diesels are gonna think, lol!

Jonboy · 08-07-2004, 11:06 AM

FWIW, I remember when that car was all red. Been a while though.

TwinTurbo · 08-07-2004, 12:40 PM

It was red, only the mirror is still red...looks like this now under the hood

Should have been working on that today but the truck is more important now because next week there's a big uS car meeting that I want to attend...if only the parts come in on time

Parts weren't that expensive, only 60$ for the cylinder (yeah I know, way more than in US but I need it fast and it could have been more with the prices they charge here)

Also, damn mster cylinder decided to cough up some fluid after I had the lid off, somehow the rubber flap thing inside didn't seal properly and fell in the reservoir and fluid seeped by...result, valve cover paint all messed up. Had to blast them and repaint so I went with a new scheme.

cliffsta · 08-07-2004, 02:21 PM

I hate master cylinders, or at least my dad does. He is always telling me how he had to replace the stupid thing on Ol red so freakin often b/c it kept going out or whatever it is master cylinders do. I'm scared one day im gonna be trucking along and push the brakes and little happens...

TIMSPEED · 08-07-2004, 06:39 PM

Those are WHEEL cylinders that went out on his truck.
One of my wheel cylinders leaks a little bit...but until I get some money, I'm stuck. I'm gonna replace the shoes/cylinders, then pads/rotors when I get some money. (Heaven knows I need them changed, I think they're stockers!!)

Destructo · 08-07-2004, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TIMSPEED

Those are WHEEL cylinders that went out on his truck.
One of my wheel cylinders leaks a little bit...but until I get some money, I'm stuck. I'm gonna replace the shoes/cylinders, then pads/rotors when I get some money. (Heaven knows I need them changed, I think they're stockers!!)

You can get rebuild kits for them for just a few bucks, comes with new springs and seals. You need a miniature honing tool though to hone the inside of the cylinder, thats how I do mine.

Jonboy · 08-08-2004, 12:48 AM

that is awesome. I guess that means that you are not going to put the crossfire injection back on then?

TwinTurbo · 08-08-2004, 04:40 AM

I have a small hone, also a small bottle brush. I closely inspected the bore and pistons, there seems to be nothing wrong with them and the seals between spring & piston are also not torn and edges are smooth. I'll just replace it, somehow rebuilding stuff like this only works for a short period of time and they eventually start to leak again unless you remachine the bore and install oversize pistons and stuff. Same goes for P.St. valves (vettes have those) and calipers. Once they are slightly pitted they become an instant nightmare.

Jon, nah, that stuff is all hiding in the corner somewhere. It still is a crossram manifold but a tad different.

*1972C10* · 08-08-2004, 01:40 PM

9.99 you can get a new lifetime warranty wheel cylinder Why monkey with an old one.

TwinTurbo · 08-08-2004, 04:17 PM

WTF? 9.99 ??? Is that what they cost ove there? Damnit, 60$ is a fricken rip off then

*1972C10* · 08-08-2004, 04:28 PM

Maybe not 9.99 aparently inflation has struck since i bought mine

WHEEL CYLINDER - REAR for a
1979 CHEVROLET TRUCK C10 1/2 TON P/U 2WD
WITH 11 X 2" BRAKES (Change)
Normal Stock
Special Order
Not Available

Item Part
No.
Warranty Core
Value Unit
Price Availability
Store Web
BRAKEWARE
FITS EITHER SIDE 33608 3 MO $13.99

TwinTurbo · 08-08-2004, 04:36 PM

but damn...14$..that's a whole lot less than 60$ .. f^%$^$% thieves

Too bad I need them asap or I would have ordered some in the US.

RockHQ · 08-08-2004, 05:03 PM

i got mine for €16.50, which isn't that bad. Yeah, you got raped.

Grim Reaper · 08-09-2004, 10:09 AM

Will places like www.autozone.com not ship to you? www.summitracing.com www.jegs.com

Now the prices those quotes sound like remans to me but new is still under $25 for sure on aftermarket. New GM at the dealer I could see bing that high but wheel cylinders are not rocket science.

TwinTurbo · 08-09-2004, 10:45 AM

They will ship but I need it yesterday

Also summit has a 26 bucks international handling fee, that's secret language for rape

Grim Reaper · 08-10-2004, 10:10 AM

Sounds like time to make friends with the US army guys that work on the trucks and have them slide you a couple LOL.

TwinTurbo · 08-10-2004, 12:39 PM

I got a few buds in the US and I would have ordered through 1 of them and have it shipped cheapo USPS. But I got the sucker fixed today

08-07-2004, 06:16 AM	#1
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	ugh...no cruising for me today Just when I thought it was a nice day to take the truck for a spin and rev the snot out of it the german autobahn this happens: I noticed a few drops of some kind of fluid near the rear wheel, uh oh..not good, so I crawled under it, tire all wet,m paint coming off the drums..damnit, we have a leaking cylinder. Well, guess I'm off to the shop to get some new ones. Figure I'll do both sides at the same time At least it's not sitting there alone, it's keeping my other POS car company

08-07-2004, 10:28 AM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Sucks about the brake drums! Not such an expensive fix though That Corvette is gonna be insane by American standards, I can only imagine what people in the European area who are used to slow diesels are gonna think, lol! __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

08-07-2004, 11:06 AM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	FWIW, I remember when that car was all red. Been a while though. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-07-2004, 12:40 PM	#4
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	It was red, only the mirror is still red...looks like this now under the hood Should have been working on that today but the truck is more important now because next week there's a big uS car meeting that I want to attend...if only the parts come in on time Parts weren't that expensive, only 60$ for the cylinder (yeah I know, way more than in US but I need it fast and it could have been more with the prices they charge here) Also, damn mster cylinder decided to cough up some fluid after I had the lid off, somehow the rubber flap thing inside didn't seal properly and fell in the reservoir and fluid seeped by...result, valve cover paint all messed up. Had to blast them and repaint so I went with a new scheme. Last edited by TwinTurbo; 08-07-2004 at 12:42 PM.

08-07-2004, 02:21 PM	#5
cliffsta Stepsides RULE Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pineville, LA Posts: 1,921	I hate master cylinders, or at least my dad does. He is always telling me how he had to replace the stupid thing on Ol red so freakin often b/c it kept going out or whatever it is master cylinders do. I'm scared one day im gonna be trucking along and push the brakes and little happens... __________________ 1981 Chevy C10 Custom Deluxe Stepside 350 V8, headers, side exhausts, 3-speed auto SOLD 1980 Chevy C10 Custum Deluxe Stepside 305 V8, Edelbrock Performer Intake, Edelbrock 1406 600CFM 4-barrel, TH350C. Bent rod. SOLD 1984 GMC Sierra Classic Longbed 6.2L Diesel SOLD 2009 Kawasaki KLX-250S too many mods for this signature 1999 Honda Accord EX 4-cylinder, 17" Motegi Wheels 215/45/17 Sumitomo tires, Tein S-Tech lowering springs, KYB GR2 shocks, Acura TL 20mm rear swaybar, debadged, blackhoused headlights, Short-Ram Intake Cardomain of the Accord

08-07-2004, 06:39 PM	#6
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Those are WHEEL cylinders that went out on his truck. One of my wheel cylinders leaks a little bit...but until I get some money, I'm stuck. I'm gonna replace the shoes/cylinders, then pads/rotors when I get some money. (Heaven knows I need them changed, I think they're stockers!!) __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

08-08-2004, 12:48 AM	#8
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	that is awesome. I guess that means that you are not going to put the crossfire injection back on then? __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-08-2004, 04:40 AM	#9
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	I have a small hone, also a small bottle brush. I closely inspected the bore and pistons, there seems to be nothing wrong with them and the seals between spring & piston are also not torn and edges are smooth. I'll just replace it, somehow rebuilding stuff like this only works for a short period of time and they eventually start to leak again unless you remachine the bore and install oversize pistons and stuff. Same goes for P.St. valves (vettes have those) and calipers. Once they are slightly pitted they become an instant nightmare. Jon, nah, that stuff is all hiding in the corner somewhere. It still is a crossram manifold but a tad different. Last edited by TwinTurbo; 08-08-2004 at 05:33 AM.

08-08-2004, 01:40 PM	#10
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	9.99 you can get a new lifetime warranty wheel cylinder Why monkey with an old one.

08-08-2004, 04:17 PM	#11
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	WTF? 9.99 ??? Is that what they cost ove there? Damnit, 60$ is a fricken rip off then

08-08-2004, 04:28 PM	#12
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Maybe not 9.99 aparently inflation has struck since i bought mine WHEEL CYLINDER - REAR for a 1979 CHEVROLET TRUCK C10 1/2 TON P/U 2WD WITH 11 X 2" BRAKES (Change) Normal Stock Special Order Not Available Item Part No. Warranty Core Value Unit Price Availability Store Web BRAKEWARE FITS EITHER SIDE 33608 3 MO $13.99

08-08-2004, 04:36 PM	#13
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	but damn...14$..that's a whole lot less than 60$ .. f^%$^$% thieves Too bad I need them asap or I would have ordered some in the US.

08-08-2004, 05:03 PM	#14
RockHQ ROCKET POWER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Finland, Europe Posts: 509	i got mine for €16.50, which isn't that bad. Yeah, you got raped. __________________ What did i do last nite? I had a wonderful time, That's what they tell me What did i do last nite? 1979 C-10 shortfleet: Olds 350, Th400, 12 bolt Current project: 1969 Olds 455 W-30, needing a rebuild

08-09-2004, 10:09 AM	#15
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	Will places like www.autozone.com not ship to you? www.summitracing.com www.jegs.com Now the prices those quotes sound like remans to me but new is still under $25 for sure on aftermarket. New GM at the dealer I could see bing that high but wheel cylinders are not rocket science. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

08-09-2004, 10:45 AM	#16
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	They will ship but I need it yesterday Also summit has a 26 bucks international handling fee, that's secret language for rape



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08-10-2004, 10:10 AM	#17
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	Sounds like time to make friends with the US army guys that work on the trucks and have them slide you a couple LOL. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

08-10-2004, 12:39 PM	#18
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	I got a few buds in the US and I would have ordered through 1 of them and have it shipped cheapo USPS. But I got the sucker fixed today

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