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**slepysal** · 01-08-2013, 11:35 PM

I have a rear end out of a 67 c10. I bought some wheel from A@@@Zone.
I thought there was a right and left, but they insist there the same. So tell me are they the same or not?

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 01-09-2013, 12:12 AM

The wheel cylinders are different, the brake line connections are on opposite sides.

PanelDeland · 01-09-2013, 09:47 AM

Also,check the threads in them.I bought a couple from them several years ago and one of the holes was not threaded.I had it in and one bolt started and just could not get the second bolt started.Finally took it out and found they hadn't tapped it.

midniteblues · 01-09-2013, 10:03 AM

be sure you get the correct ones too 50% of the time i go there i get the wrong parts. I've learned too throughly check everything before i leave.

I ordered just about everthing from rock auto online for my rebuild and never gave a thought as too right and left stuff just ordered 2 of everything and surprizingly somebody there realized too send me l&r stuff

that impressed me. I must say that they have done a good job of being in the know. I received absolutly nothing that was wrong and it was alot of parts

**truckster** · 01-09-2013, 10:25 AM

That's the problem with parts guys that have never installed anything more than a battery.

Autozone's website shows only one wheel cylinder - I'm sure that's what their computer in the store is showing as well. O'Reilly's shows both left and right.

They are definitely different. If Autozone can't sell you the right ones, go somewhere else.

**slepysal** · 01-09-2013, 01:18 PM

Thats what I thought thanks. I will hit my local Napa up. Thanks

OldCreek · 01-09-2013, 02:45 PM

Mostly, I now bring in the original parts I need replaced.

It's a hard practice if they're still installed and you're just planning ahead BUT I'm tired of getting the wrong stuff and wasting my time.

GRX · 01-09-2013, 06:27 PM

Yep. Went through the same thing with AutoZone on my '69 a couple years back. Parts guy insisted they were both the same. Then I go home & discover the cylinders were the wrong thread. Went to NAPA - problem solved.

**slepysal** · 01-09-2013, 06:50 PM

Got them ! Best part was I used to work with the guy behind the counter so he gave me a deal.Thanks now I can start my swap

rmmurphy · 01-09-2013, 09:33 PM

I went through the same thing at autozone with cylinders for my 68. the kid behind the counter actually said "well maybe the other side didnt have one to begin with" got em from napa.

**Stocker** · 01-09-2013, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmmurphy

he kid behind the counter actually said "well maybe the other side didnt have one to begin with"

67c10rustbuket · 01-09-2013, 11:28 PM

Well, I just learned something new. I had no idea they were different. Good thing because I will be redoing all my brakes soon.

01-08-2013, 11:35 PM	#1
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	wheel cylinder question I have a rear end out of a 67 c10. I bought some wheel from A@@@Zone. I thought there was a right and left, but they insist there the same. So tell me are they the same or not? __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

01-09-2013, 12:12 AM	#2
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: wheel cylinder question The wheel cylinders are different, the brake line connections are on opposite sides. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

01-09-2013, 09:47 AM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: wheel cylinder question Also,check the threads in them.I bought a couple from them several years ago and one of the holes was not threaded.I had it in and one bolt started and just could not get the second bolt started.Finally took it out and found they hadn't tapped it. __________________ 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"

01-09-2013, 10:03 AM	#4
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: wheel cylinder question be sure you get the correct ones too 50% of the time i go there i get the wrong parts. I've learned too throughly check everything before i leave. I ordered just about everthing from rock auto online for my rebuild and never gave a thought as too right and left stuff just ordered 2 of everything and surprizingly somebody there realized too send me l&r stuff that impressed me. I must say that they have done a good job of being in the know. I received absolutly nothing that was wrong and it was alot of parts __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

01-09-2013, 10:25 AM	#5
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,879	Re: wheel cylinder question That's the problem with parts guys that have never installed anything more than a battery. Autozone's website shows only one wheel cylinder - I'm sure that's what their computer in the store is showing as well. O'Reilly's shows both left and right. They are definitely different. If Autozone can't sell you the right ones, go somewhere else.

01-09-2013, 01:18 PM	#6
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: wheel cylinder question Thats what I thought thanks. I will hit my local Napa up. Thanks __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

01-09-2013, 02:45 PM	#7
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: wheel cylinder question Mostly, I now bring in the original parts I need replaced. It's a hard practice if they're still installed and you're just planning ahead BUT I'm tired of getting the wrong stuff and wasting my time. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

01-09-2013, 06:27 PM	#8
GRX Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,937	Re: wheel cylinder question Yep. Went through the same thing with AutoZone on my '69 a couple years back. Parts guy insisted they were both the same. Then I go home & discover the cylinders were the wrong thread. Went to NAPA - problem solved. __________________ 1969 c-10 Step Side Long Bed. I-6 250cid = = 1969 Pontiac GTO hard top. 400, 4-speed.

01-09-2013, 06:50 PM	#9
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: wheel cylinder question Got them ! Best part was I used to work with the guy behind the counter so he gave me a deal.Thanks now I can start my swap __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

01-09-2013, 09:33 PM	#10
rmmurphy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: columbia sc Posts: 40	Re: wheel cylinder question I went through the same thing at autozone with cylinders for my 68. the kid behind the counter actually said "well maybe the other side didnt have one to begin with" got em from napa.

01-09-2013, 11:28 PM	#12
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: wheel cylinder question Well, I just learned something new. I had no idea they were different. Good thing because I will be redoing all my brakes soon. __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car



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