67 Manual Disc Master Cylinder Rebuild

[twol78s]

The Master Cylinder in my '67 SS/RS Camaro has failed.   Rust in the bore caused the piston to no longer seal in the cylinder.
A local mechanic tried to hone it, but the rust scoring is too deep to clean up such that a rebuilt piston/seals will fix the problem.
Looks like I need someone to sleeve it.  Question is, who?  Anyone know someone that can do this right?  I've found a few places online (Karp's(CA) and Apple Hydraulics(NY)), but would appreciate info. from someone who has worked with a vendor before and had good work done.  Brakes are too important to have someone do a sub-standard job.  Some places advertise brass sleeves, with others using stainless steel.  Which is better?

Casting number is 5459467, 1" bore, with application code AD.

[bertfam]

I've dealt with karp's a couple of times and have had no issues. I went with them because they use stainless, which is harder (and less susceptible to scoring) than brass.

Ed

[JohnZ]

I've sent master cylinders to White Post Restorations (www.whitepost.com) for decades, including several sets of irreplaceable and priceless Ferrari aluminum master and wheel cylinders, and have never had a problem with them.

[twol78s]

I never responded on this.  I ended up sending the master cylinder to White Post Restorations.  They did a beautiful job on the restoration of the master cylinder and it looks beautiful and works perfectly.  I am a very satisfied customer. Thanks for the recommendation.

-Rick

[Kelley W King]

Keep your receipt. They warranty them for life. They covered my vettes after 10 years.

[Jon Mello]

How long of a turnaround was it for White Post to do the job?

[KurtS]

And how much?

[JohnZ]

White Post did my '69 Z/28 master (309-US) in 2000 for $158.00 (sleeve and rebuild), and did the same to my '67 Corvette master (5455509-DC) in 2002 for $162.00; turnaround in both cases was 3 days. 

[twol78s]

The restoration that White Post Restorations did on the non-power (front disc, rear drum) master cylinder for my '67 Camaro took about 1 week round trip (UPS Ground), and cost approx.  $250 (can't remember the exact amount and don't have access to the receipt here) in late 2012. 

[Jon Mello]

Thanks, I appreciate the information.

[little_hoss]

White Post is very highly regarded here in VA. Can't go wrong in choosing them for any brake work you need.