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rich b · 12-29-2018, 12:01 PM

All the new wheel cylinders I have seen all look like they come from the same place, no matter if in Raybestos, NAPA, BrakeBest boxes, or generic bags from the Early Ford parts dealers.

We have had good luck milling the slot in the big piston .125" deeper on the front wheel cylinders. Backs have been OK as is.

Kinda sad they don't correct this. On the other hand, at least they still make them (yeh, I know).

12-29-2018, 12:01 PM	#7
rich b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,827	Re: Leaking wheel cylinders! All the new wheel cylinders I have seen all look like they come from the same place, no matter if in Raybestos, NAPA, BrakeBest boxes, or generic bags from the Early Ford parts dealers. We have had good luck milling the slot in the big piston .125" deeper on the front wheel cylinders. Backs have been OK as is. Kinda sad they don't correct this. On the other hand, at least they still make them (yeh, I know).