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Old Oct 26, 2021 | 08:47 AM
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Master cylinder / hold off rebuilders ?

Anyone have a solid rebuilder for masters and approx cost ? I have everal EB masters w/ holdoff valve attached. I know they're not that difficult to rebuild but prefer to leave to pros.
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Old Oct 26, 2021 | 09:19 AM
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Karl’s power brake rebuilt my master and dist block.
Give them a call 909-985-0800
Old Oct 26, 2021 | 07:58 PM
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You mean Karps power brake service
Old Oct 27, 2021 | 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by griffey57
You mean Karps power brake service
Yes auto correct strikes again
Old Oct 27, 2021 | 06:35 AM
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Thanks, rec'd the same reco from another collector
Old Oct 27, 2021 | 06:36 AM
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Get ya hands dirty and do it yourself
Old Oct 27, 2021 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by tnswt
Get ya hands dirty and do it yourself
Re-read original post. LOL yeah, I know.. but like rebuilding a carb, I can certainly do it, but leave it to the experts.
I've painted a car also but.....
Old Oct 27, 2021 | 06:42 AM
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I'm with you. I know my limits too; painting is not one of my strong skills, and I KNOW IT
Old Oct 27, 2021 | 10:17 AM
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White Post
Old Oct 27, 2021 | 01:21 PM
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I have used White Post and Apple Hydraulics. In both cases, the cylinders were badly pitted and needed to be sleeved. I was happy with both of them.

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Old Oct 27, 2021 | 06:29 PM
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White Post
https://whitepost.com/#hometop
Old Oct 30, 2021 | 11:18 AM
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1. Booster Dewey in Portland OR
2. Power Brake X-Change Inc. Pittsburgh PA
3. Midwest Power Products, Homosassa, FL
4. Power Brake Systems, Santa Ana CA
5. Midwest Remanufacturing, IL
6. Car-Skaden Brake & Bearing, IL (unsure if they do booster rebuilding)
7. White Post Restoration, White Post, VA
8. Antigo Auto Parts, Antigo WI (unsure if they do booster rebuilding)

These were the 8 outfits listed in a recent issue of Hemmings Motor News, in the Services Offered section.
Have no personal connection to any of them.

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Old Oct 30, 2021 | 06:06 PM
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I used Karps power brake service in upland,ca. They did a great job on my 57 olds
Old Nov 1, 2021 | 10:40 AM
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I've used Whitepost twice. No issues and you have a choice of master cylinder color (black or cast).
Old Nov 1, 2021 | 11:29 AM
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I am sure there are other good ones but there is none better than Karps. He did the treadlevac on my 54 several years ago and it has been trouble free. Jeff is a good guy.
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