Help needed to locate new 260z brake master cylinder

[gilltech]

Hello,

Help needed to locate new 260z brake master cylinder - Brisbane; original part was re-kitted a couple of years ago but now leaks again so I just want to fit a new one (car is not mobile so will fit it myself). Bore size is 7/8" according to my manual, so could be same as 240z & 240k? Are these things available through Repco or Supercheap or a brake parts supplier, or are they obsolete & so I need to indent from the USA?

Your advice would be appreciated. Cheers, GillTech

[C.A.R.]

No offense mate, but seriously, WHY haven't you been into a Repco or Bursons & asked?

 

In saying that, yes I believe you can get new ones or have your old one resleved by the above company's.

[gilltech]

Yes I can get the old one re-sleeved; but that was supposedly done as part of the re-kit job (or was it??) & the job has failed, it leaks again, so now I just want to bolt in a new one of a reputable brand & be done with it. Thought I'd ask other Zed owners first if they have any recommendations for what I consider to be a pretty vital piece before I trek around asking at parts outlets if they stock bits for a 34 yr old car, as I had no luck last time. However, will try again.

[JP240z]

Even try ABS..

[Zedman240®]

When I replaced mine with a 15/16 one when I converted to disks all round, I was told they were all no longer available new so I had mine re-sleeved. I'm not sure if it is true with all sizes of the master cylinders, but if it is take your original one and get it re-sleeved. I trust the Better Brakes in Cheltenham next to Moorabbin airport (depends on your location tho!) It just saves you all the trouble of going around and getting the same answers..

[gilltech]

Thanks guys. Mine is supposed to have been re-sleeved when it was re-kitted some years ago, but must have been a crook job if it actually was, as the car has only been driven in & out of storage since. But will check around the usual parts outlets & see what is available this time round; but after last time I don't fancy my chances. I can always indent from the USA.

I had an idea that the 7/8" was not the only size used.

[PZG302]

As you said you were in Brisbane, give ABS at Brendale a call. They helped me a lot in sorting the master cylinder dramas I had with my circuit Z, ended up going to 1".

 

They shopuld be able to tell you if the 7/8" MC is available and also do a cross reference on what is till being made.

[Scoota G]

Have you found one yet if not i know a place that can get them in. 

 

[gilltech]

Thanks guys - I was about to try ABS but tried my local Repco first, & was surprised when a very helpful & persistent staffer managed to hunt one down (& only one) & get it in for me from someone's warehouse somewhere - it's in a PBR box, not OEM style as the plastic reservoirs are different & it has black plastic caps instead of the metal original style so no good for the concours boys, but I'm not in a position to be fussy right now. Cost was $141 (retail).

So they are a bit thin on the ground as I suspected from previous experience. If I can find an OEM or Nissan one - & I'll try ABS next time I'm up that way - I'll grab it & stash it away.

So thanks everybody for your input.

[PZG302]

Good score....

I'm pretty sure you'll only find PBR M/C's are now available, if you can find them