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<DIV><FONT size=2>Sorry, but I don't have a part number for the master cylinder.
I just took my old master cylinder to the forklift repair shop and they got one
off the shelf for me. It wasn't in a box or even a bag, so no number.
</FONT><FONT size=2>If it has a 1" bore and it looks the same, then it should
fit. I think I paid about $40 for the one that I have, way cheaper (about
1/2) than the price it's being sold for on the internet.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Your brake system, including the master cylinder is full
of rust, isn't it? Ever want to know why?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>The DOT-3 brake fluid that's used in the Trucksters is
"alcohol" based and these master cylinders have a vent in the cap. Every time
the air temperature/pressure changes, air is drawn into and out of this vent.
Along with the air is a small amount of moisture (humidity). The alcohol in the
DOT-3 brake fluid readily absorbs this moisture, just like Dry Gas (which is
also alcohol) does in the gas tank. When enough moisture has mixed into the
brake fluid it begins rusting the steel parts of the brake system from the
inside out. I searched for an un-vented replacement master cylinder (like used
in the newer cars) but I could not find one that would fit my Cushman Truckster
without a lot of modification. My solution, and I'm not satisfied with this, is
to just bleed out all of the DOT-3 brake fluid and replace it with new fluid
every year, before the moisture builds up enough to do any serious rusting.
There is a silicone based fluid available that will not absorb water, but to use
it, every last bit of DOT-3 fluid must be removed from the entire brake system
before installing it. So it's a nuisance, but I've decided to just replace
the DOT-3 brake fluid in my Truckster every year.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Charley</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, September 30, 2015 1:27
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [Silly Little Cars] brakes</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=4>Hello,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>On July 29, 2013 you posted information about a master
cylinder for a forklift. Would you mind sending me the part # so I can find
one for my 81 Truckster? </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>Thank you,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=4>Bob</FONT></DIV></FONT>
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