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Old May 6, 2024 | 08:52 AM
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I convinced myself it was leaking out the back. After tearing it down it just needs a seal kit. Don't find one anywhere for the Austrailian Repco master cylinder. RockAuto has one for @$45. It's new. Why are all the other listings way over $100. If you look at the pictures they all look like the same part.
I found before on steering rack rebuild kits they were all the same with different labels to go with different prices.
Think they are all the same?
Anyone know where I can get a kit?
Thanks!
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Old May 6, 2024 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by jsinga
I convinced myself it was leaking out the back. After tearing it down it just needs a seal kit. Don't find one anywhere for the Austrailian Repco master cylinder. RockAuto has one for @$45. It's new. Why are all the other listings way over $100. If you look at the pictures they all look like the same part.
I found before on steering rack rebuild kits they were all the same with different labels to go with different prices.
Think they are all the same?
Anyone know where I can get a kit?
Thanks!
JS

I have ordered a bunch of stuff from RA. So far, I've had good luck.

I DO stay away from the "Economy" stuff though.

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Old May 6, 2024 | 11:44 AM
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This is one thing I always do...check the parts numbers and the wording on the description. It looks like the FVP and Quality Built may be the exact same part.

QUALITY-BUILT NM2188
100% New OE-Grade EPDM seals and o-rings help maintain consistent brake force pressures necessary to safely stop the vehicle
New negative-ground switch sensor fittings eliminate the transfer of potentially faulty sensors, leading to possible misdiagnosis and future service requirements
Premium grade reservoirs (where applicable) are resistant to cracking during sudden fluctuations in operating temperatures
Micro-finished surfaces provide the foundation for smooth, consistent and trouble free braking power
Each unit is precision machined and 100% pressure tested

FVP NM2188
100% New OE-Grade EPDM seals and o-rings help maintain consistent brake force pressures necessary to safely stop the vehicle
New negative-ground switch sensor fittings eliminate the transfer of potentially faulty sensors, leading to possible misdiagnosis and future service requirements
Premium grade reservoirs (where included) are resistant to cracking during sudden fluctuations in operating temperatures
Micro-finished surfaces provide the foundation for smooth, consistent and trouble free braking power
Each unit is precision machined and 100% pressure tested

I once bought a sensor from RA (ignition control module) in a no label box. The description and pictures were identical to that of the AC Delco part.

Based on the info above, I'd go with the FVP unit.

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Old May 16, 2024 | 09:29 PM
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Got the master cylinder
pretty sure last post is correct
the part looks good, not made in china
says taiwan
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