19mm bendix type master cylinder seals replacement

[Richard309Sri XU5JA 205GTi 8]

I have collected 3 old 19mm bendix style master cylinders 

 

does anyone know where I could get replacement seals separately? 

 

I know there is Frenkit 119016 which is correct for these cylinders but that also means wasting money on other parts 

in these kits which I don't think I need like the circlip and the big seals for the reservoir which seems to be perfectly 

ok.

 

also this one got a little water in should have been more careful little bit rust

is there a cheap small diameter hone for MC anyone knows about? 

or just wrap a long drill bit etc? with brake cleaner on should clean out nice? 

 

I guess also there is the performance and reliability issues most important just have three of them 

seems shame to bin three of these outright 

 

without asking anyway 

 

any advice appreciated 

 

[DamirGTI 342]

To be honest , best to buy complete new master cylinder ... they're still available and really not expensive/pricey .

And having/fitting an new one now , it'll be looong time till you'll need it again (probably +20 years ahead .. if not longer if you change the brake fluid on a 2 year basis)

 

Used to rebuild them MC in the past , but haven't done one for quite a while .. nowadays , for newer makes/models usually new MC it's the only option , no repair kits anymore like in the old days .

 

Aside from the seals , need to consider the rust damaged/pitted cylinder bore ... if the rust got into the insides , forget about it .

Might rebuild one as an spare , but i really wouldn't want to drive with one other than new .. it's really important braking component , thus not worth the risk for a few quids worth new MC .

 

 

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Edited October 14, 2021 by DamirGTI