Reconditioning the old master cylinder?

[Canis G.]

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]

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]

Yeah most brake places will have somebody they can send it to and have it sleeved.

[Akzle]

i would so totally do it for free.

[BEAMER89]

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.]

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.]

i would so totally do it for free.

Bless you Akzle, a true gentleman.

[Akzle]

Bless you Akzle, a true gentleman.

auuuuu. Cut it out. Youll ruin my reputation.

[Canis G.]

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.