53 M38A1 Brake cylinders

[Casey B]

Originally Posted by rob love

Go to Rockauto.com, click on the big red button, go to the jeep selection, go to 1955, then CJ5 and finally brake hoses. All the wagner numbers are there, along with others. There are also the S lines by onix-ada.

Sorry to be pain in the big red Button but on rock auto's sight they do have a listing for the 1953 M38A1 just wondered if there was any difference to the 55 you said to go to was it a typo or did you mean for us to use 1955 instaed?

Parts seem to be the same but since i am new to this really do not want to order and then send back...When you have the time could you confirm...? You are right they are the best priced out there.
Thanks again Casey

[rob love]

Not sure how you found a m38a1 tab because i have not. But if you have then go with that.

[Casey B]

Yes you are correct Rob it was on another site comparing prices... Rock auto there is a 1953 tab for CJ3...or stick the 1955 CJ5?

I'd like to get all the stuff at once LOL i hope...some of my lines are in really good shape little rust outside but still srtong...Clean them out or wash out the tubes with alcohol rubbing or methyle hydrate...? next the wheel cylinders and shoes...These sure look like the english stuff i worked on adjust the same way as well...

Oh and my frineds said they don't mind delivering your junk to your house LOL they do not have green disease!

[rob love]

Go with the 55 CJ5. If you are ordering brakeshoes you had best look at yours first. It was possible to have the shoes with the round mounting holes on the bottom, or else the later style (correct for the A1s) where the bottoms were on more of a fixed anchor. Compare what you have with the pictures on rock auto's listings.

Good news about the treasure delivery. That will be one more piece of the puzzle.

[chris vickery]

I just did all the brakes on my 1970CDN3. Complete new front to back. The only other mod which I highly recommend is the use of silicone brake fluid. Since my entire sytem is new, I just flushed the lines with alcohol to ensure they were clean and used racing type fluid. It has a high operating temp and the main advantage is that silicone does not attract water and does inhibit rust, something to consider especially for a vehicle that sits for extended periods of time.

[Casey B]

Thanks Rob and Chris great tips for me to use as the parts are on their way to me as I speak! Shouldn't be long now and I may still get some flys in my teeth!

[Bob Carriere]

Ethyl....rubbing alcool is superior for mixing with and removing water from brakelines......Methyl will not work as well..... of course Ethyl is about 4 times more expensive.... and the drugstore version has chemicals added that will make you sick as a dog.......

Or you can always use Quebec Alcool at 94% ... in which case you will want to suck the lines clean instead of blowing them with a compressor and I promise you will get a "Kick" out of the experience.....

what a hobby ....?

Bob