treadlevac master cylinder

duncan
duncan Expert Adviser
edited November -1 in HUDSON
Can anybody tell me any bames of people that rebuild bendix treadlevac master cylinders Ray:D

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  • nick s
    nick s Senior Contributor
    Get the kit and do it yourself, I've done a few.
  • duncan
    duncan Expert Adviser
    thanks Nick but our master cylinder needs a sleeve where the seal sits.

    I had it sleeved at a nearby machine shop but he machined too much out and caused the mastercylinder to crack at the seal edge . Ray
  • onerare39
    onerare39 Expert Adviser, Member
    I just sent my 1954 Hudson Treadle-Vac to Karps Power Brake Service last week, for rebuild and powder coat. Karps, (Jeff Karps) is in Upland, California. I called him first and found him to be extremely knowledgeable about Treadle-Vacs. Call and talk to Jeff, I'll bet he can help you (909) 985-0800, www.resleeve.com. I had used a guy in Portland, Oregon a few years ago but had poor results.
  • nick s
    nick s Senior Contributor
    duncan wrote:
    thanks Nick but our master cylinder needs a sleeve where the seal sits.
    I had it sleeved at a nearby machine shop but he machined too much out and caused the mastercylinder to crack at the seal edge . Ray
    sounds like you'll be ahead to find another core. its a common unit amoungst mid 50's cars. the rod length and resovoir cap (due to mounting angle differences) may differ but the casting, vacuum cylinder and pistons are the same.
  • duncan
    duncan Expert Adviser
    Thanks Nick I have another core but it is in the same condition as the other one before I had it resleeved badly pitted at the seal edge I will phone

    Karps tomorrow .I just need the sleeve and I can do the rest Ray:D
  • duncan
    duncan Expert Adviser
    Thanks onerare 39 for your reply sounds good .we are restoring a 54 Hornet Hollywood. Ray
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