'73 FJ40 - Clutch Master/Slave Cylinder and Brake Master Cylinder --- Rebuild or buy new (1 Viewer)

[cvan1971man]

Ok, we need to either rebuild the Clutch Master & Slave Cylinder or buy a new one - any recommendations?
- I don't know if they make a rebuild kit for the slave cylinder.
- Is it better to buy new, if so, where do you recommend. It is funny, I was on CR and the Clutch MC for a '75-80 is $45 while the MC for the '71 to '74 is $170.

We also need to either build or buy a new Brake Master Cylinder.

Thanks in advance.

 

[John Smith]

I have had rebuild kits for both, for years. I have never been able to use one of my rebuild kits because the bore is always too pitted. Buy new, and don't even think twice.

 

[cvan1971man]

I have had rebuild kits for both, for years. I have never been able to use one of my rebuild kits because the bore is always too pitted. Buy new, and don't even think twice.

ok, thanks. I didnt realize that was an issue.

 

[MDH33]

Often you can rebuild them for a fraction of new cost and rebuilding is simple. I always at least open them up and see if they're clean and not corroded before tossing rebuildable parts and spending $$. They're getting hard to find too, hence the hefty price tag for new/nos.

 

[45Dougal]

I just bought a rebuild kit for my clutch cylinders for my 77, at around $15 for the pair.
It's only weeping slightly at the master, so I figure that with new seals it should always be better.
If I get it apart and find that one really needs a new cylinder then I've only wasted the cost of a beer.
Better to spend the money on replacing the soft hose while you're down there.

 

[70fj40]

The soft hoses can be bad and not be leaking fluid. If they are bad it will show up when you try to bleed them. They are cheap to replace.