While compiling a parts list for order, I know I have a leaky brake cylinder as well. 

I note there are two different sizes. If replacing-does the bore size matter as long as they are both the same?

Thanks-Logan

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Logan, I purchased all my brake parts from Kanter auto. wheel cylinders, hardware kits,  brake hoses, and brake shoes. for my Fleetwood sixty Don't throw away your old brake return springs, & hardware because you will want to retain them and reuse some of them because some in the hardware kits are not as good.

Chris,

     You are so right!  When I rebuilt my entire brake system, I retained all the brake shoe springs for all four wheels.  Albeit I ordered new hardware, they were not all perfect matches.  I'm glad I saved all the springs to mix and match as needed.

Dennis DiBari

This is good advise! 

I purchased complete backing plate sets from Jason some time ago and installed those on my car. I recall keeping the hardware from the old backing plate-Ill have to dig around and find that bag of greasy springs and pins haha!

Do you recall how to determine the bore size of the cylinders? 

Thanks, 

Logan

Hey Logan

check Rock auto they have good range of parts and good prices and fast delivery even to Australia 

regards

Phil

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