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I have a 72 midget that I have had for over 17 years...Having divorced 6 years ago...I took over the rebuild(it had been sitting for 5 years) I hav ei running great now except brake problems abound. I have rebuilt the master cylinder and am still experiencing leaks running down the brake pedal. I cannot afford a new master cylinder...does anyone know where I can get this one rebuilt or just buy a rebuilt one...I have 2 kids in sports, a full time job and no more money to work on my car...I have replaced most everything on her and have lots of lovely winding roads I would like to travel...but stopping is imperrative! Any input would be appreciated...Thanks...Lindy
 
If its been rebuilt properly & still leaks, there are 1 of 2 problems...a line is leaking at the flare, the master cyinder's too far gone to rebuild.
 
It can be resleaved, see Whitepoint for example.
 
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Do you wrench it yourself or have it serviced?
 
Welcome Lindy:

I may have a few cores in my garage. Some of them may even work. Price would be extremely reasonable. If your interested PM me, I will take a look make sure they are there.
 
I'll tel you - I've rebuilt my share of brake MC's...when one gets to the point a standard rebuild kit doesn't repair it, it goes in the round file...so far as cores are concerned - at my place that's what they are "cores" for a professional to redo...I don't sell used MC's unless they were working fine when I removed them from the car & haven't been sitting on the shelf long enough for the rubber to dry up

Were it me, I'd bite the bullet & get a new one - or at least a professionally rebuilt one! But that's just me....
 
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