'Reproduction' Power Brake Master Cylinder

[Ronald M.]

Has anyone had the opportunity to check out the 'reproduction' power brake master cylinders (for both 65 & 66) being offered by Ecklers yet?

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...2&dept_id=1672#

Ron Myers
'66 roadster

[Larry M.]

Re: 'Reproduction' Power Brake Master Cylinder

Has anyone had the opportunity to check out the 'reproduction' power brake master cylinders (for both 65 & 66) being offered by Ecklers yet?

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...2&dept_id=1672#

Ron Myers
'66 roadster

Ron:

They are likely manufacturered by Corvette Stainless Steel Brakes in Florida. http://www.cssbinc.com

May want to call either Ecklers or CSSB to confirm. CSSB has been around for quite a few years. I have not heard of any complaints.

Larry

[Page C.]

Re: 'Reproduction' Power Brake Master Cylinder

Rumor has been that GM was not going of license any more brake related reproduction parts.
Regards,
Page Campbell

[Francis F.]

Re: 'Reproduction' Power Brake Master Cylinder

All I can say is make sure it has the two bleeder
valves on the side.Most i've seen do not have
them....
Francis

[Dick W.]

Re: 'Reproduction' Power Brake Master Cylinder

All I can say is make sure it has the two bleeder
valves on the side.Most i've seen do not have
them....
Francis

1965 and 1966 do not have bleeder valves Francis. The GM reproduction master cylinders that CSSB has for 1967-72 do have the bleeder valves and the casting #'s and logo

[Francis F.]

Re: 'Reproduction' Power Brake Master Cylinder

Here is where I beg to differ with you.
I have a 66 late car w/orig master cyl.
car ser. 231**.Ive owned since 1978.
It's got the 2 bleeders.

Francis

[Bill C.]

Re: 'Reproduction' Power Brake Master Cylinder

Here is where I beg to differ with you.
I have a 66 late car w/orig master cyl.
car ser. 231**.Ive owned since 1978.
It's got the 2 bleeders.

Francis

Ouch,
If you have bleeders, you either do not have the correct unit, or someone has added them, which I have never seen done and neither do I think it would be possible, not enough material in the casting to work with. Keep in mind, even though you have owned it for quite a long time, it was already 12 years old when you did. That was a very long time in car years back then! And back then most were not concerned with "originality" Just function.

Compare yours to a photo of any 65-6 ONLY power brake master cylinder.

These repo masters do NOT have the delco logo, neither do I see some of all the other characteristics that are on the originals. The manufacturer indicates this is his first run, unlicensed by GM at a $399 cost to you. They indicate that they anticipate getting the license in the future and will be adding the logo and that the cost will then be $799.00 !!

They seem to be in much rush to get these to market and sold by telling all of the doubling of the price coming.

I think we will need to watch the track record on these potential "prototypes" before passing judgement but as with all repo stuff, wonder if they will be serviceable? I know the repo boosters are not, but for the cost, just throwing it away and getting a new one is cheaper than rebuilding and replating an original.
But at least they all function the same. In my experience, every repo booster I install has a different "feel" to it. May not matter to the individual owner but it indicates something to me.
I am certain anyone knowledgeable will be able to easily distinguish these first run 65-66 power brake master cylinders and the one coming for a real one, and for just a few more $$ an original can be had, all rebuilt and sleeved and guaranteed for life. But, there will be a market for these, just as there has been for the repo boosters, for some, its good enough. Just as cubic zerconia is good enough for some.
I plan on ordering one just to compare and will post my observations after receiving it, they may be on display in Carlisle also!

[John H.]

Re: 'Reproduction' Power Brake Master Cylinder

Here is where I beg to differ with you.
I have a 66 late car w/orig master cyl.
car ser. 231**.Ive owned since 1978.
It's got the 2 bleeders.

Francis

Francis -

Photo below is the '66 J50 master cylinder - they had no bleeders.

[Dick W.]

Re: 'Reproduction' Power Brake Master Cylinder

The reproduction master cylinders have been in circulation since the late '80's or early '90's. I sold a ton of them, when I had the Corvette parts business, for $500 and up. There is a very subtle difference, but usually not detectable on the judging field. They function exactly as original

[William G.]

Re: 'Reproduction' Power Brake Master Cylinder

I agree,there were no bleeders
I have a original 65 master cylinder that i would like
to have rebuilt.
Who do you recommend.
bill

[Tom M.]

Re: 'Reproduction' Power Brake Master Cylinder

http://www.applehydraulics.com/

[Bill C.]

Re: 'Reproduction' Power Brake Master Cylinder

http://www.applehydraulics.com/

I will second them, they have done dozens of sleeves for me, excellent work, reasonable,fast. They will also do the complete rebuild if you want.
Bill

[Richard S.]

Re: 'Reproduction' Power Brake Master Cylinder

I too agree....no bleeders.....My late 66 is a June 66 build, VIN: 23812. It has it's original Brake Master Cylinder and Booster....