Brake Cylinders

[Paul In Ireland]

Got the FC ute up on a ramp and after a few years in the damp Irish weather, the brake cylinders are seizing and I need to change them out. I have a right front new so I am looking for the other 3 - anyone have any leads on good recon ones? I reckon I need to replace all the pads as most of them are wet from the leaking cylinders and the drums have become a bit warped - may grind them here or find out how much they are to ship over. So, a full brake job really. I think I have 5 or 6 new pads but not enough to do a full change over. Can they be bought or only relined? Any help or tips gratefully accepted.

Tomorrow I get the FE sedan on the ramp and see how she is holding up.


Cheers,

Paul

[Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius]

Thinking long term, you can get the wheel cylinders with stainless sleeves, I know there's a company in Adelaide that does them.
Do they not have Brake Shops in Ireland? Maybe try the local Farrier, you might get lucky  :P

[EffCee]

Paul,

As Stinky said , you should be able to get the wheel cylinders resleeved. The brake shoes would need to be relined. I would assume that any competent brake place over there would be able to do it for you.

Keith

[colt]

If they aren't damaged, a brake place over there may be able to hone them lightly? Depends on the seals too.

Colin.