p-factor Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I've discovered brake fluid leaking from my left rear drum brake. Went to pep-boys to purchase a rebuild kit for the brake cylinder, only to be told that they don't carry rebuild kits anymore because they're usually so cheap just to replace. OK, so I'll replace it. Can't. Corporate says they're out of stock at the factory. Ok, then I guess I'll get the rebuild kit. Can't, same deal. Sooo......does anyone have any ideas? Is there a manufacturer that I'm not aware of that has either a rebuild kit or a replacement? Is there a compatible part from another model? The poor thing in not driveable until I get this fixed. Thanks. -P- '74 260Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogie Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Autozone, Oreilly's, and Advanced all seem to use the same part supplier for wheel cylinders when I was looking last summer. Everyone showed 1 left cylinder in stock, but no-one could get it. Check with the dealership, but it will be more expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 hello Ebay.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p-factor Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 I found the parts I need at Black Dragon Auto and MSA, I'll call them tomorrow to see if they have it. I was just hoping to get it in my hands today, but I guess they're rare enough that I need to stick with my Datsun professionals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loy Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Advance has them for 6.99 not including shipping. http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Drum-Brake-Wheel-Cylinder-Repair-Kit-Tru-Torque_3661350-P_231_R%7CGRPBRHYAMS_1122109728___ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBZ Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 rockauto.com has the complete wheel cylinders I ordered a pair for my Z after finally locating rebuild kits, only to find out my old ones had been rebuilt several times and honed out to far to seal properly I ordered the new ones from rock auto they work great. Part Price Core Quantity Total 1974 NISSAN 260Z 2.6L 2565cc L6 2x1BBL ® [L26] Brake/Wheel Hub : Wheel Cylinder DORMAN Part # W96878 {#44101-N3001} Rear Left; Bore = 7/8" A $43.79 $0.00 1 $43.79 DORMAN Part # W96879 {#44100-N3001} Rear Right; Bore = 7/8" B $43.89 $0.00 1 $43.89 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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