TC front brake cylinders

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Paul N-M
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TC front brake cylinders

Post by Paul N-M » Thu Dec 05, 2019 1:24 am

Hi All,
Does anyone make TC front brake slave cylinders in aluminium?
Thanks,

Paul N-M

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Re: TC front brake cylinders

Post by Tom Lange, MGT Repair » Thu Dec 05, 2019 7:31 am

Aluminum corrodes nicely - I send my old iron ones to Mark Frappier of Agawam, Massachusetts, and have them sleeved in stainless. They last forever. He cannot do TC master cylinders, due to their construction.

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Re: TC front brake cylinders

Post by Steve Simmons » Thu Dec 05, 2019 8:47 am

I'm not aware of any aluminum cylinders but I've had mine sleeved with brass in the past. Works a treat. Many miles later they are still in perfect condition.
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Re: TC front brake cylinders

Post by Paul N-M » Thu Dec 05, 2019 9:35 am

Thanks all,
Corrosion is not a problem as its for a sprint and hill climb special. Just wondered as need to buy and looking at options.

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Re: TC front brake cylinders

Post by Steve Simmons » Thu Dec 05, 2019 10:04 am

I hope you start a thread about your car. It sounds fascinating.
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