brake cylinders

[gringo]

does anyone know where i can find some rear brake cylinder kits ?? i would be interested in front kits as well but there arent urgent.....
otherwise where is there someone who stocks the complete cylinders....
it is for a twin wheeler campervan 1972

[mb4ever]

http://www.apnelson.co.uk/contacts.htm --- for kits.

Cylinders are available.

eBay listings

Most likely from here --- http://www.powertrackbrakes.co.uk/wcylinder.html

Definitely from Germany here - - - http://www.motomobil.com/products,3237. ... l+cylinder
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[Ralph.9]

I have a pair of genuine rear cylinders for twin wheel MK1 £15 pair. Give me a call if your interested on 07940582374. Cheers Ralph

[baconsdozen]

If it helps anyone else there is a firm called Nelsons who list brake rubbers etc for early transits as well as other old cars.

[mb4ever]

If it helps anyone else there is a firm called Nelsons who list brake rubbers etc for early transits as well as other old cars.

Nelsons were mega-helpful last time I used them.
They gave me very good prices too.

Here's the addy again if you want to save it somewhere.
http://www.apnelson.co.uk/contacts.htm

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[gringo]

thanks for the replys
what cwt would my 1972 2.0 petrol twin wheel camper be ??

[mb4ever]

thanks for the replys
what cwt would my 1972 2.0 petrol twin wheel camper be ??

The model number will tell you what you need to know Gringo.
Or the VIN plate.

I suggest however that you measure the diameter of your old cylinders.
During 40 years, someone may have changed things around.
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[Trinny]

Don't forget, plently of Plus Gas on your brake nipples

[mb4ever]

Don't forget, plently of Plus Gas on your brake nipples

Good thinking Trinny, would you also recommend splashing some round the tube nut on the brake pipe?
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[Trinny]

Just check on the tin it's ok on for rubber

[mb4ever]

Just check on the tin it's ok on for rubber

Good advice Trinny.
The tube nut is on the brake pipe about an inch from nipple, so well away from any rubber.

Tube nuts trap water if they aren't greased after assemby, which means the pipe can become very fragile.
Not unknown to have to replace pipes along the axle when you replace wheel cylinders.

Red rubber grease is probably the best grease to use around wheel cylinders.
It can be used under the ruber dust caps on brake cylinders, on nipples, and tube nuts.
It's compatible with normal brake fluid and brake rubber.
eBay listings

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[Ellwood]

My 1970 mk1 has 22.2 mm diameter cylinders on the front brakes. its got double back wheels and a dual braking system if thats any help to you.

[mb4ever]

My 1970 mk1 has 22.2 mm diameter cylinders on the front brakes. its got double back wheels and a dual braking system if thats any help to you.

If you contact Pete Chapman, I am sure he will be able to suppy new seals and a new dust caps Ellwood.
pete_chapman@nelsonstokes.com

It isn't much help towards knowing the ID of your rear cylinders though, as someone may have replaced the cylinders the factory fitted with a different size.
It's an easy way to tune brakes.
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