Don H. Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 If I am reading Duncan's thread correctly? This proves my point that Joe Public is being deceived into thinking that they are buying an OEM Part but it's a pattern part in a look alike OEM Box! The same way, as I was deceived with a Hepolite Box. Bruce. Bruce, I get your point but I see it a little differently. For most of these parts, now decades out of original application and with round after round of industry consolidation shuffling the deck, I'm not sure anything is truly OEM any more. The worst case, and it does happen, is fraudulent use of trademarks by counterfeiters. Another effect, the one I think you refer to, is the loss of original equipment quality even if the product is legitimately produced by the brand owner. Crappy situation. This is why I never throw away old hydraulics and have resleeved MC and SC on my car. One hopes TR Gold gets traction in the area! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Don, That's what I do as well! I have slave & master cyls re-sleeved. But I also do not throw away OEM water pumps but have water pumps reconditioned by a UK company who is an actual water pump manufacturer in the Truck & Bus Market. Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duncanhyams Posted August 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Peter, They both leaked from the joint where the m/c connects to the servo, so I feel the seal to bore fit is out of tolerance, Regards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 One of the original problems from when all this started a few years ago stemmed from the bores not being concentric bored hence the leaks from the end.But there was also tipping valve problems as well. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 One of the original problems from when all this started a few years ago stemmed from the bores not being concentric bored hence the leaks from the end.But there was also tipping valve problems as well. Stuart. Yep And seals Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Bayley Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 I Had the same problem this weekend, setting off for the Gold Cup at Oulton Park; there was no pressure on the brake pedal and after investigating the reservoir was empty and it had leaked between the master valve and the servo I have been told it can be repaired with a new seal kit; is this true? and where could I source original parts rather than something of inferior quality. I do have a spare original master cylinder, does anyone think this would be ok to fit or would it have perished? Thanks Gordon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Hi Gordon, PM sent. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rolie Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 HI ,I Have a Vauxhall Meriva 2008 1.6 16v ,replaced the brake lines, bleeding the brake system,no air in system,brake pedal seems to travel low to floor,clamped off brake hoses ,pedal still the same,have been told the seals in the cylinder go faulty .Replaced master cyl and still the same,is there a procedure when bleeding ,have used the pressure system no luck,had the ABS tested ok ,any ideas. Rolie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michaeldavis39 Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 I think you've got the wrong forum Rolie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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