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Are rebuild kits for '54 Brake Main Cylinders common and easy to come by or is having a NORS unit a better choice?
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The 1953-54 M/cyl has a 7/8" bore. New fresh kits can be ordered through NAPA and most parts stores. Don't buy and old one from Ebay, get a fresh new kit .Same for the wheel cylinders.
If there is no history as to when the cylinders were last rebuilt I would recommend overhauling all and flushing the fluid.
Last edited by Chev Nut; 01/23/08 06:52 PM.
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You will be proud of yourself many years down the road it you have all 4 wheel cylinders and the master cylinder relined with SS or brass. Then install the new kits. All other recommendations should be followed such as Chev Nuts flushing the lines, etc,.  
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Good advice gents. I have always said: "I don't mind so much when my car does not start when I need it; it is the not stopping when I need it that concerns me the most"! 
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