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By timmy4 - 17 Years Ago

The top on my 1955 ford master cylinder was frozen on and i knicked the housing getting it off can that type of metal be repaired or where can i buy another one thanks.

By Hoosier Hurricane - 17 Years Ago

Timmy:

If the nick is not very deep, just dress it so that it won't tear the gasket on the new cap. The cap is vented, so the nick won't hurt. If it is deep, repair it with JB Weld and sand it smooth. Make sure the bore of the cylinder is good enough for the piston cup to seal, or there is no need to worry about the nick in the top.

John

By timmy4 - 17 Years Ago

my master cylinder is pitted about a inch in after i honed it so i guess I have to buy one. I found one for 100.00 does any one know of a cheaper supplier thanks

By timmy4 - 17 Years Ago

I am not sure if it is the same as a 58 car I have manual brakes

By timmy4 - 17 Years Ago

the master cylinder has 2 bolt holes on each side and the threaded hole for the line junction is in the front. I can't see the picture I am blind but thanks any way for offering to put pictures up.

By PWH42 - 17 Years Ago

Timmy,

I got a master cylinder for a 55 from NAPA last summer.I believe it cost $55.They stock them because Ford pickups used the same M/C up into the 70's.

By timmy4 - 17 Years Ago

That is who i called yesterday napa and they told me 100.00 could you give me the part number off the unit I have manual brakes thanks

By PWH42 - 17 Years Ago

Timmy,

I'll check tomorrow with my NAPA store here where I live.I get a pretty good break on parts from them.$100 sounds awfully high.

By oldcarmark - 17 Years Ago

Master cylinder fits 52-56 only.57-up is different.Tee-Bird products lists the master at $78.00Maybe helps?Mark

By PWH42 - 17 Years Ago

Timmy,

I checked with my NAPA and I'm sorry to say they agreed with your price of $100.The one they sold me a year ago was a rebuilt and now they only have new,which is the reason for the increase in price.