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Canis G.
29th March 2014, 21:25
Hey Team,

The master cylinder on the rear brake of my Duke packed a sad, took it apart and the bore looks badly scratched, worn through what looks like an electroplated lining and a tad pitted to boot. Being a bit new to sorting out such matters (read ignorant) I need to ask:

Can you get knackered cylinders reconditioned?

Who does them in Christchurch?

Sorry for such basic questions but I searched the forum and could only find oblique references to reconditioning and nothing about getting it done locally.

Cheers
Haggis2
29th March 2014, 22:19
We use Contour brakes through work and they send them away to be resleeved which from memory is in Chch. Check local brake places could be a start. Have you priced new and or checked trade me/ebay for options? Usually is cheaper to replace than overhaul but we don't deal in dukes....
nzspokes
30th March 2014, 06:52
Yeah most brake places will have somebody they can send it to and have it sleeved.
Akzle
30th March 2014, 07:35
i would so totally do it for free.
BEAMER89
30th March 2014, 07:47
Ive just had mine done at 'Safe R Brakes" here in Christchurch. They resleeve them with stainless steel so will last for longer.
Canis G.
30th March 2014, 20:20
Ive just had mine done at 'Safe R Brakes" here in Christchurch. They resleeve them with stainless steel so will last for longer.

Hey cheers for that Beamer. What did it cost and how long did it take?
Canis G.
30th March 2014, 20:24
i would so totally do it for free.

Bless you Akzle, a true gentleman.
Akzle
30th March 2014, 21:11
Bless you Akzle, a true gentleman.

auuuuu. Cut it out. Youll ruin my reputation.
Canis G.
1st April 2014, 11:31
The Conclusion!

Contacted Safe R Brakes - quoted about $148 and a couple of days to sleeve it.
Contacted Casbolts - $116 and 2 weeks to get a new one.
Called in to safe R Brakes - Guy (name) had a look, disappeared out the back for 15 mins and sorted it for $15.

Morals of the tale:
1. Don't inspect your master cylinder with a torch and a jewellers loupe - tends to exagerate the perceived problem.
2. Let someone with some actual knowledge of the subject have a look - could save you a HEAP of $$$ LOL.