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Rear and front master cylinders 6 years 8 months ago #17033

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Today I disassembled both front and rear master cylinders. Big problem - the bores are pitted and I can't use them with rebuild kits.
I looked into getting them re-sleeved. Another road block. EBC in Alberta said it will cost about $950 for both to have it done. Of course I'd have to ship them from Vancouver.
I find this price insane, for no better word.
Does anyone have a cheaper suggestion? Re-sleeving, DIY re-sleeving (source for the right size sleeve)?
Or perhaps suggestion which other bike's master cylinders are a good alternative?

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Rear and front master cylinders 6 years 8 months ago #17034

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Just an update regarding North America with a few leads after calling around.
EBC in Alberta want about $440 to re-sleeve a master cylinder.
John Stuart in Ontario $275.
I found a forum where people mention Karps and White Post in the USA. I called Karps and talked on the phone with them. He said re-sleeving is $75 - 90. The both have good reviews but Karps is in California, so on my side of the continent. I will probably send my master cylinders there in the future.
I also ordered a 320 grid flex hone to take a shot at them, but I already think it will not make it good enough. The rest of my master cylinders rebuilding story will go later on my bike's resto page.

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Rear and front master cylinders 6 years 8 months ago #17035

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Excellent info shows it pays to investigate ! I found this and likely a finer grit is available - didn't look any further. Re-sleeving would be the way to go if the pitting is too deep.
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Rear and front master cylinders 6 years 8 months ago #17036

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Yes. There is only 10% chance honing will do. I just had to take this chance and try it out.

I will be getting mine from Zoro Canada
The 320 grid is $23. I got 240 and 320. I can always keep it for later use.
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Rear and front master cylinders 6 years 5 months ago #17832

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I am wondering what happened to the Medicine Hat connection for re-sleeving these master cylinders. I am asking to resurrect the thread.

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