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DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: Ben Carufel on January 31, 2009, 01:16:01 PM

Title: Does Anyone Make A Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit?
Post by: Ben Carufel on January 31, 2009, 01:16:01 PM

My '91 318i needs a new brake master cylinder.

Genuine BMW part is $940 retail/$750 wholesale from the dealer.

BMAParts.com has a Lucas (from the picture, it looks like a rebuilt Girling unit?) for $268.

Does anyone make a rebuild kit?

Thanks...

Ben

Title: Does Anyone Make A Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit?
Post by: xwill112x on January 31, 2009, 01:22:03 PM

junk yards are your friend.

you can rob all kinds of shit off of m20's and m10's or hell, you might get lucky with a m42

Title: Does Anyone Make A Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit?
Post by: Ben Carufel on January 31, 2009, 01:59:50 PM

Quote from: xwill112x;65675

junk yards are your friend.

you can rob all kinds of shit off of m20's and m10's or hell, you might get lucky with a m42

Thanks, I know all about junkyards.

I have no desire to put a used, un-rebuilt brake master cylinder on my car.

Title: Does Anyone Make A Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit?
Post by: xwill112x on January 31, 2009, 02:11:00 PM

well i have no desire to spend more than 30$ on something ths real value is like 5$...much less well up into the 100$ price range.

Title: Does Anyone Make A Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit?
Post by: Ben Carufel on January 31, 2009, 02:20:35 PM

...So you're basing the value of the part on the metal it's cast from?

In the car world, that's not exactly a smart way to live your life.

Title: Does Anyone Make A Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit?
Post by: nickmpower on January 31, 2009, 02:22:41 PM

the best auto parts store in your area might be able to find something. I think the 750 one is only like 110 if you want to upgrade to that

Title: Does Anyone Make A Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit?
Post by: Ben Carufel on January 31, 2009, 02:24:19 PM

I actually just got off the phone with NAPA. A rebuilt Girling (rebuilt by Cardone) is $158. I'm going to stop by there this afternoon and order one.

Title: Does Anyone Make A Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit?
Post by: xwill112x on January 31, 2009, 09:02:34 PM

what ever floats your boat man.

i still think even 158 is a rediculous price.


fts.

Title: Does Anyone Make A Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit?
Post by: 1991 E30 M42 on January 31, 2009, 09:20:09 PM

Quote from: Ben Carufel;65674

My '91 318i needs a new brake master cylinder.

Genuine BMW part is $940 retail/$750 wholesale from the dealer.

BMAParts.com has a Lucas (from the picture, it looks like a rebuilt Girling unit?) for $268.

Does anyone make a rebuild kit?

Thanks...

Ben

Why would you want to try to rebuild a master cylinder when you can buy a new 25mm for $170
http://store.bimmerworld.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=bimmerworl&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=196758449&Count2=113898873&ProductID=47&Target=products.asp (http://store.bimmerworld.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=bimmerworl&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=196758449&Count2=113898873&ProductID=47&Target=products.asp)

Title: Does Anyone Make A Brake Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit?
Post by: Ben Carufel on February 01, 2009, 12:04:31 PM

Quote from: 1991 E30 M42;65711

Why would you want to try to rebuild a master cylinder when you can buy a new 25mm for $170
http://store.bimmerworld.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=bimmerworl&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=196758449&Count2=113898873&ProductID=47&Target=products.asp (http://store.bimmerworld.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=bimmerworl&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=196758449&Count2=113898873&ProductID=47&Target=products.asp)

Because I have other cars that I modify. This one won't be mine forever, and I don't want to modify it and confuse the next owner...