48 coupe- buggered up a wheel cylinder piston

[Bolts]

The wheel cyls were all locked in white powder from sitting so many years. Trying to resurrect them I think I messed up the 1 inch piston on the front. Are they made to come apart like this? Can I use it?
Does anyone know if I can buy replacement pistons or am I stuck getting a whole cylinder? I have the rebuild kits.
Thanks

[oldskool]

when it comes to brakes go new cyl and hoses your life is worth it my2cents

[Bolts]

Thanks oldskool. I guess my question got lost in the narrative.

Does anyone know a source for replacement wheel cylinder pistons?

[Old Henry]

You should be able to get them off the shelf at NAPA: http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Re...2026066/Nao-10

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by Old Henry

You should be able to get them off the shelf at NAPA: http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/Re...2026066/Nao-10

Soft parts shown...NO piston. DD

[Bolts]

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The little tip component actually fits into a bored hole in the piston, so I'm thinking it really isn't broken. When assembled, it can't go anywhere so it probably will work. Has anyone used parts like this before?

[my4dv8]

If they were full of white powder , that equals corrosion . So it would be false economy to try and save them for a few dollars. Think safety.

[Karl Wolf]

Originally Posted by my4dv8

If they were full of white powder , that equals corrosion . So it would be false economy to try and save them for a few dollars. Think safety.

I think that with the corroded aluminum,the cylinder bore is also corroded, and to my mind, that's the main issue... The wheel cylinder cup must ride in a smooth bore surface to seal.

The piston can be ugly as long as it's contact surfaces hold it steady in the bore and support the cup and pushrod...

Karl

[Bolts]

For what it's worth, I discovered Joblot has wheel cylinder pistons, but not all sizes. Unfortunately they don't have the 1 inch size I'm looking for.
However, they are helpful and appear to be a good source for parts.

[Mart]

Wheel cylinders, especially rears at one time at least, were a big problem. The holes were drilled wrong, severely compromising the safety of the cylinder. I would buy a new pair of cylinders, carefully inspect them to make sure they are right and use them.

I will look for the thread where we discussed the problem.

If the actual cylinders are good enough to clean up with a light hone, and the new cylinders are not the correct type, it may be best to build the guts of the new cylinders into the good old cylinders. That's what I had to do, but that is because I am located thousands of miles away from the suppliers and I had to make do with what was to hand.

Mart.

Edit: Here's a link.

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102960

Here's the thread on the hamb.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=785692

[DICK SPADARO]

Unless you can smooth the cylinder bore out perfectly free of pits and corrosion your best bet is to just purchase a new pair of wheel cylinders. NO muss, NO fuss, no rebuild junk parts to go wrong and leak again.

[tiquer]

Does anyone still sleeve them like they used to do?

[TomTruck]

I believe both White Post Restorations and Apple Hydraulics will sleeve them.

[Bolts]

Originally Posted by TomTruck

I believe both White Post Restorations and Apple Hydraulics will sleeve them.

Good information. Thanks

[barnfind08]

I have n.o.s. 1" pistons.