seal kits for clutch and brake master cylinders

[phil350]

Just started to get intersetd in my rebuild (350) on going since 2000
Anyone know where to source seal kits for the above - also need the spring as well as seals for the clutch as it snappled when taking apart

[Matthew C]

Here was my thread

www.pistonheads.co.uk/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=163431

[steve_d]

I said it then (hell that's over a year ago) but will repeat it now.

Please buy a new cylinder. At the very least for the brakes.

I have no issue with the clutch. It carries far less load and does not matter a damn if the seals turn inside out and the clutch stops working, it's just inconvenient.

Losing your brakes when you need them most does not fit the category of 'Inconvenient'.

Steve

[phil350]

Following your commeny I will by a new master cylinder.Is it a Rover or Ford Part - does the cating number refer to anything regarding ordering a new one ?

[tr7v8]

steve_d said:

I said it then (hell that's over a year ago) but will repeat it now. Please buy a new cylinder. At the very least for the brakes. I have no issue with the clutch. It carries far less load and does not matter a damn if the seals turn inside out and the clutch stops working, it's just inconvenient. Losing your brakes when you need them most does not fit the category of 'Inconvenient'. Steve

What complete tosh, in 30 odd years of dealing with brakes & rebuilding master & slave cylinders I've had one fail & that was a brand new master cylinder, I've never had a problem with the rebuilt ones.
This comment is symptomatic of the nanny state we live in!