Recommended master brake cylinder replacement?

[Sahara73]

Hi,

Just purchased a 73 2002 and mechanic noticed a very small leak on the master brake cylinder(he is trusted and knows that I plan on getting dirty and performing the work myself) so my question to the forum is what would be a good replacement?

Looking at rockauto.com they show the following:

RAYBESTOS Part # MC39183 Professional Grade; Bore Size=13/16" Number of Ports=5 Primary Outlet Size=M10x1 for $158

CENTRIC Part # 13034000 for $144

ÜRO PARTS Part # 34311113656 for $84

A-1 CARDONE Part # 1139183 w/core charge for $84.

Thanks,

Jeff

[M3M3]

OE BMW from BLUNT.

[mike472]

I'll second that on Blunt. Just got one from him today and took about 1 1/2 hours to install and bleed. Stick with factory parts on this. ATE is the OEM on most BMW brake hydraulics.

[02Les]

I was going to suggest, as you have a "small" leak, a repair kit.

However, it appears you have to take a mortgage for one of those now.

Try Autohausaz. com for an ATE (OEM) Brake Master Cylinder, currently on sale at $168 and free shipping.

[c.d.iesel]

RAYBESTOS Part # MC39183 Professional Grade; Bore Size=13/16" Number of Ports=5 Primary Outlet Size=M10x1 for $158

CENTRIC Part # 13034000 for $144

ÜRO PARTS Part # 34311113656 for $84

A-1 CARDONE Part # 1139183 w/core charge for $84.

none of the above

order from any bmwdealer for a 2-Year/Unlimited Miles

parts warranty

or from member Blunt as noted above

you also need to inspect and plan on calipers, rear slave cylinders,

front calipers w/pads, all rubber brake hoses, cleaning,

measuring, lubricating, adjusting rear brake drums/shoes.

your going to flush the CLUTCH fluid at this same time

pedal box and pedal pivots need service, vacuum out all the

decades of crud under the floor mat, lubricate the pedal pivots

so all three move smoothly and return quickly

time to play catch up with all the neglected forgotten service details

don't get killed by ignorance - LOOK at everything

[02Les]

none of the above

Really CD!!!

Did you actually read "any of the above"?

[AceAndrew]

I would say he did.

as noted above

All of these sources, blunt included, order them through the same wharehouses.

[c.d.iesel]

what does " Autohausaz "

offer as a warranty ?

[TobyB]

All parts are covered by their respective manufacturer's warranties. Although most warranties are for twelve (12) months or 12,000 miles, some manufacturers offer longer coverage.

this^

I'd second the ATE part... but honestly, the only manufacturer I have

less- than- oem faith in is URO- some of their stuff is pretty marginal.

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[mihajlo]

I'm wondering if you ended up going with one of these remanufactured master cylinders? If so, which one? Are you happy with the quality? I'm looking at brake calipers from each of these remanufacturers and am wondering what the exact differences are. Thanks.