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Kens 36 · 03-19-2026, 09:02 AM

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Last year I installed an o-l-d MC repair kit in my '50 Crestliner - while it was in the car. Worked fine. I probably had the kit in my parts bag for 15-20 years.

Then, on my '50 Convertible I installed a new MC repair kit (purchased last year from one of the normal suppliers) and the MC leaked worse than before. I don't know if the problem was because of the condition of the MC or if the new kits are not of the same quality as the old ones. I then installed a new MC and all is well.

It is not an easy task to install the repair kit without removing the MC, but somewhat easier than the total replacement. I would not be afraid to continue with the total replacement.

Ken

03-19-2026, 09:02 AM	#26
Kens 36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 571	Re: 1950 Ford Custom Brake Master Cylinder Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Last year I installed an o-l-d MC repair kit in my '50 Crestliner - while it was in the car. Worked fine. I probably had the kit in my parts bag for 15-20 years. Then, on my '50 Convertible I installed a new MC repair kit (purchased last year from one of the normal suppliers) and the MC leaked worse than before. I don't know if the problem was because of the condition of the MC or if the new kits are not of the same quality as the old ones. I then installed a new MC and all is well. It is not an easy task to install the repair kit without removing the MC, but somewhat easier than the total replacement. I would not be afraid to continue with the total replacement. Ken __________________ https://www.nirgv8.org