case 1200tk brakes

[caseaddict]

I've just started work on a 1200 tk restoration. It needs a new master brake cylinder which my dealer says is no longer available. Does anyone know where this cylinder is available. The wheel brake cylinders are probably bad also. These parts look very generic almost like truck brakes. Any ideas?

 

[Jason Kozlowski]

They are truck brake parts, and they are readily available through the automotive aftermarket. Be careful though, the current rubber parts will not tolerate the mineral oil that Case used. It will ruin the seals. I used a newer fluid dot 5.1 that is more compatible with different rubbers. Search the archives here, you will find your answers. Dorman and Raybestos provide the parts you need. I have seen both, and Dorman has the better quality products. I rebuilt my master cylinder, and bought new Dorman wheel cylinders. Axle Tech is the company that owns the axle design now, they still build versions of the same axle for the military. Some parts can be bought from them, but they are not cheap. Our government is paying $1,000 each for those wheel cylinders, no joke; that was their price last year. I bought the same cylinders from Dorman for about $90 each. I provided John Saeli with the information, so he should also have the it.

 

[caseaddict]

thanks for the info. I will check it out.