Norm Knowles Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Hi All - need help. I am doing a major overhaul of the brake system in my 48 Dodge D25C and am having a lot of trouble getting parts for cylinders in both front and rear wheels. I have found several possibilities for them in E Bay but do not know which to get. I have noticed in several submissions from members over many parts that off shore products may be junk and will not have a good service life. I need some advice on the best product as E bay has several e.g. Raybestos and Dorman etc. Or is it advisable to get mine rebuilt?? Maybe someone knows of another good supplier. Thanks for any and all comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmcdowel Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Off the top of my head I can't remember who I sourced the brake parts for my 1950 Meadowbrook from (probably Robert's Auto Parts) but I do recall all were Raybestos and had no quality issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmcdowel Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 I can check my receipts when I get home if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdome Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Ordered mine from Andy Bernbaum who in turn ordered them from Rock Auto. They were Raybestos brand I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpollo Posted August 22, 2018 Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Any auto supply can get replacement cylinders but they will be offshore. If you need the numbers, send me a PM and I will look them up There are 4 distinct cylinders for the front and the rears are the same number on each side 46 through 56 are all alike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Knowles Posted August 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2018 Thanks to all but for dpollo I have checked with NAPA and two other auto parts dealers before submitting my request and no one can find the kits available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Here are the wheel cylinder numbers for the 1946-49 D24: Front right U-EW10581 L-EW10583 Front Left U-EW10580 l- EW10582 U= upper L=Lower rear R EW10588 Rear L EW10588 This info was taken from my EIS brake catalog and this is the same number across all manufacturers of wheel cylinders. NOS is always better than the new chinese crap Rich Hartung desoto1939@aol.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 the Raybesto's brand name has made in china in fine print on the bag......well, at least the ones I got from Advance Auto were as such....that was 8 years ago and no hiccups... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodgeb4ya Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 Don't hone and kit the cylinders. Buy new or have them re-sleeved/ rebuilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 (edited) I'm 80 in September, my new cylinder parts cane yesterday but I don't recall who they cane from! It seems they cane in the mail via the US postal service. Does that mean they were mfg inUSA? Edited August 23, 2018 by pflaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 only the shipping label.....possible the box, but don't count on that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captden29 Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 these guys can re sleeve. apple hydraulics, NY, 631 369 9515. capt den Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthcranbrook Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Bought mine from Rock Auto. Seem to work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpollo Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 On 8/22/2018 at 12:58 PM, Norm Knowles said: Thanks to all but for dpollo I have checked with NAPA and two other auto parts dealers before submitting my request and no one can find the kits available. I thought you were looking for complete cylinders. Here are the Raybestos numbers WC 10580 10581 10582 10583 rear 10588 front hose BH 10595 the original cylinders have a doughnut shaped cup 1 1/8 #9700 replacement cylinders use a standard 1 1/8 cup refer to Dodge B4ya's remarks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Knowles Posted August 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Thanks to all. Looks like Amazon has solved my problem for the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefoxamazone Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 I noticed before that there are so many different prices on the "same" cilinder..; going from 10$ to 70$ per piece... what is wisdom, are the expensive ones over rated and the cheaper ones pure junk...? What are the good brands? grtz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desoto1939 Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 I would look for NOS parts over the cheap new parts ask the seller if they are newly made or if they are old parts. If you can see a picture of the box they come in this will also help you determine if they are the good old american made parts and not the overseas parts. Rich Hartung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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