Posted By: Wizard
Wheel cylinders. Where's best place to buy originals - 09/15/14 06:04 PM
I am getting ready to either rebuild my originals or looking to buy original / OEM replacement wheel cylinders for my 70 3/4 ton power wagon. Truck has been sitting for 30 years. I can only get 1 bleeder to work as rest are frozen and I don't want to snap them off.
What is best way to get the bleeder out? Heat? Propane torch? or if you snap them off to easy out them?
thnks,
Wizard
Posted By: therocks
Re: Wheel cylinders. Where's best place to buy originals - 09/15/14 06:56 PM
Just get a set from any good parts store.Only reason for NOS would be a points build.heat they might come loose.But they will still need rebuilt if they arent totally corroded inside.Rocky
Posted By: dogdays
Re: Wheel cylinders. Where's best place to buy originals - 09/15/14 08:28 PM
Also don't know why you'd need originals. Parts store stuff will work fine. Otherwise you need to hit'em with a torch to get the bleeders loose, also the little bolts that hold the cylinders to the backing plates.
R.
Posted By: 76dodgeboy
Re: Wheel cylinders. Where's best place to buy originals - 09/16/14 01:08 AM
Moog is claimed to be some of the best. I normally buy what I can afford and it works just fine.
Posted By: ahy
Re: Wheel cylinders. Where's best place to buy originals - 09/16/14 04:07 AM
Parts store wheel cylinders have worked well for me. I have also used Rockauto for wheel cylinders. They have lots of selection including premium offerings.
Posted By: Wizard
Re: Wheel cylinders. Where's best place to buy originals - 09/16/14 01:14 PM
Okay, thanks for the input. Auto parts store brand it is.
Wizard
Posted By: dogdays
Re: Wheel cylinders. Where's best place to buy originals - 09/16/14 07:11 PM
Wagner or Raybestos, both have worked for me.
R.
Posted By: therocks
Re: Wheel cylinders. Where's best place to buy originals - 09/17/14 08:23 PM
Over 30 years in the buisness and Ill tell you that most parts house brands are either wagner or raybestos.Same with a lot of rotors.Cant tell how many were reboxed from name brands to store brand.Rocky
Posted By: bboogieart
Re: Wheel cylinders. Where's best place to buy originals - 09/19/14 08:39 PM
With patients, you can rebuild your original ones easy enough.
A rebuild kit would be much cheaper and you can control the quality.
Or else like mentioned, they are available over the counter.