Wheel cylinders

[FISHYPETE]

Need to replace the 4 front wheel cyl on my 1959 Fury. What brand is best, heard some are better than others…..Thanks

 

[bcschief]

If the bores clean up ok, I would rebuild them. I doubt anyone makes new ones today. White Post Restorations – Fine Automobile Restorations & Brake Cylinder Solutions These guys rebuild a lot of obsolete hydraulic parts and have been around a long time.

 

[Hellrats]

Just rebuild them. It is easy as long as you can get the bleeder screws open without braking them off.

 

[bcschief]

You will probably have to search for parts, but I am sure they are still out there. My first car was a 61 Belvedere, and it had those same style brakes, but back in the mid 70s parts stores still carried them.

 

[FISHYPETE]

Thanks for your replies. They are available but my question is what brand is best. I have heard some brands are better than others but I can’t remember which

 

[toolmanmike]

Thanks for your replies. They are available but my question is what brand is best. I have heard some brands are better than others but I can’t remember which

@mobileparts

 

[4spdragtop]

Its not a for sale thread, FP is asking a question, which is best.

@mobileparts will have what you need. He is a big seller over on C Bodies.

 

[toolmanmike]

Its not a for sale thread, FP is asking a question, which is best.

Post edited. Mobileparts knows more about brake parts than most of us put together. If I had a question about the best brands, I would ask him.

 

[Bewy]

If you intend to keep the car, have the factory wheel cyls s/steel lined. They will NEVER rust again....

 

[mobileparts]

Fishy Pete ,
Thanks to toolmanmike’s alert , I will P.M. you —- 1959 is the changeover year —- there is an early and a late —- and I have them both —- new fresh stock —- made in the U.S.A. ….
I will go over the difference with you…..

Thank You , Toolmanmike…..Craig…..