Re: Dual master cylinder for Series 23

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2016/12/19 10:23:41

May just need a brake job.
Kanter sells a repop master for the 23. I have one. The cap gasket material seeped, otherwise was OK. It's a drop in.
These are not speedsters. I found the factory braking very adequate but had totally replaced my system including new lines. (shoes and drums were in excellent shape as received but I checked/adjusted each wheel) Adjustment is a continuous process with these non-self adjusting brakes.
Others have had masters resleeved/rebuilt by rebuilders and report good results also.
If you change motors or otherwise, upgrade the HP, or carry heavy loads (car full of people) it maybe necessary for good braking but stock is fine*, if maintained.
If they weren't available, I'd recommend to change to modern. But only you can gauge how long your going to own and drive it and how much time and money to spend.
* - single brakes do not conform to the current HSA regs but as always, they are grandfathered as manufactured, unless some recall or ban was placed. If you have an state inspection system, that'll supercede.
It's a sketchy situation whether self modified/installed is "OK" or not, even if it's "better". If you modify and something happens and goes to court, you'd probably lose unless you're a certified auto mechanic. I could've done my other car, but sent to a shop and used off the shelf parts for that reason. I can't take the liability in my situation.