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I always feel like Jimmy Durante when I ask the following questions. He always sang "First I think I do and then I think I don't!!!"

On e-Bay I discovered an Old.parts offering of a "new" master brake cylinder for a 1949 Packard. Asking price $124.99, location of company Montivlle, New Jersey.

Question 1 is price. Is the above a fair one?

Question 2 is who is the seller. Is this part of the Kanter empire for selling parts on line?

Question 3 concerns rebuilds. Is it better to send my old master cylinder off for a rebuild. If so, to whom?

Dealing with acquiring parts and finding rebuilders is a new game for me and I am attempting not to put a foot too wrong.

Thanking you in advance for your advice and opinions.

Zougeride now in "Exotic" Tomball, Texas and not in Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico!!!

Yes, I think the price is reasonable, especially in that it's a fairly limited market and represents a fairly significant investment to manufacture. It's a fresh, new part and I know of many folks you have bought and installed them - and yes, I'm quite sure it's a Kanter offering. Assuming a good core with a good bore suitable for honing (or a sleeved bore) and quality internal parts, a rebuilt master is just as serviceable as a new unit.