I think I'm in need on a new or rebuilt master cylinder...where do I go?

Hutcho Wolfsburg Wizard

528 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Jul 2010, 1:36 pm

#793307

Can anyone give me feedback on a place that sells or rebuilds dual circuit master cyliders for a Type 3? Mine's cactus!

Cheers,
Steve

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Jul 2010, 1:42 pm

#793309

Hutcho wrote:Can anyone give me feedback on a place that sells or rebuilds dual circuit master cyliders for a Type 3? Mine's cactus!

Cheers,
Steve

Many VW owners send their master cylinders to a place in Lismore from Memory...
they put a stainless steel sleeve inside the cylinder and replace all the seals etc....
the stainless steel never wears out...

sorry, I can't remember the name I sent mine to..
was a few years ago....

cheers

LEE

- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---

1500S Custom Title Time!

1,418 posts · joined Mar 2005 · 29 Jul 2010, 6:02 pm

#793332

Hutcho wrote:Can anyone give me feedback on a place that sells or rebuilds dual circuit master cyliders for a Type 3? Mine's cactus!

Cheers,
Steve

You can still buy new dual circuit master cyls as far as I know Steve.

DH

type3lover in the garage...

796 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 29 Jul 2010, 8:01 pm

#793361

Did you try Tooley Imports? I think I got one from there a few years ago.

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Hutcho Wolfsburg Wizard

528 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Jul 2010, 8:17 pm

#793365

Excellent. Thanks guys, I'll call Tooleys tomorrow.

Cheers,
Steve

Phil74Camper Head in the Clouds

2,703 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 29 Jul 2010, 8:54 pm

#793373

If not try all the usual places in Sydney:

H&M Ferman at Peakhurst - 9533 2722
Vintage Veedub Supplies at Campsie - 9789 1777
Volksbahn at Pendle Hill - 9688 2933
Klaack Motors at Fairfield - 9724 5901
Andrew Dodd Automotive at North Rocks - 9683 2184
Classic Veedub at Rydalmere - 9638 4200

Don't forget to check the wheel cylinders too...

robb Officially Full-On Dubber

279 posts · joined Apr 2010 · 29 Jul 2010, 9:23 pm

#793381

hi hutch
any good brake supply shop should be able to pressure test ya cycl and fix it then youll know for sure if thats the problem dont think new ones are cheap even lees way might be the way to go

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 29 Jul 2010, 9:27 pm

#793382

68AutoBug wrote:
Hutcho wrote:Can anyone give me feedback on a place that sells or rebuilds dual circuit master cyliders for a Type 3? Mine's cactus!

Cheers,
Steve
Many VW owners send their master cylinders to a place in Lismore from Memory...
they put a stainless steel sleeve inside the cylinder and replace all the seals etc....
the stainless steel never wears out...

sorry, I can't remember the name I sent mine to..
was a few years ago....

cheers

LEE

Any of the brake specialists will be able to help with a resleeving service,I use Newcastle Brake and Clutch who have the cylinder resleeved and then fit the kit,when we receive the cylinder it is ready to fit to the car.

Hutcho Wolfsburg Wizard

528 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 30 Jul 2010, 9:30 am

#793426

Phil74Camper wrote:If not try all the usual places in Sydney:

H&M Ferman at Peakhurst - 9533 2722
Vintage Veedub Supplies at Campsie - 9789 1777
Volksbahn at Pendle Hill - 9688 2933
Klaack Motors at Fairfield - 9724 5901
Andrew Dodd Automotive at North Rocks - 9683 2184
Classic Veedub at Rydalmere - 9638 4200

Don't forget to check the wheel cylinders too...

Thanks for that Phil.

I called Tooleys this morning at 8.15. They'll have a new German master cylinder (just under $200) and a new OE German Brake Reservoir (about $36) delivered here this arvo.
Sweeet!

Thanks again guys.

Steve