38 LASALLE BRAKE CYLINDER

[JACK HARRIS]

THANKS FOR ADVICE IN ADVANCE seems all parts ,local at least stop at 1940 or nwer,doe any one know what is compatible with my 38 lasalle wheel cyl/masercyl #ca i maybe rebore to just oversize ,useing new size kit?

[Jim Stamper]

     I just bought a rebuild kit from Napa for my 1937 Cadillac 60. I have not put it in yet, but I think the counterman said his first book only went back to 1940, but when he checked an older out of service book he found they were the same. Parts books have to start somewhere I suppose, doesn't mean there isn't some overlapping. Maybe I'll get a surprize when I try to use it.  Napa , Newport, NH  603 863 9700    He got it overnight for me.    Jim

[markl]

Jack,
Like Jim, I relied on my local NAPA for brake parts for my 37 LaSalle.  Sloppy record keeping on my part; can't find the receipt for the MC rebuild kit, but the plastic bag it came in bore the number: 2 and then under that 0715.  I think they had that in stock! 

Brand new wheel cylinders for the rear axle were  P/N 4803 and 4804.  Added bonus, these are made in USA.  Castings bear the numbers, 7565 and either #2 or #6 following a manufacture's logo (a "C"  or "G" w/ a "v" stamped inside) which I don't recognize.  Adjusters were also purchased, P/N 80562.

Mark Lowery, CLC#25216

[JACK HARRIS]

thanks guys ,going to town tommoro, gonna see '.jack

[John Washburn CLC 1067 Sadly deceased.]

Jack,

When I did my 37 LaSalle I thought I remembered that later models did not fit.

When I looked it up in my Wagner Catalog it showed:

The Master Cylinder kit as #FC3629. It will fit the earlier cars 1937-1939, and 1940 60 Special.

Now later kits may have some of the same diamensions, but not the correct metal parts. So you may want to check this out a little more in detail. I believe I found the correct kit from a vendor in Hemmings.

Good Luck

John Washburn

[markl]

John,
I believe the "does not fit later production" situation comes from 1937 LaSalle having "Early " and "Late" production.  I neglected to mention to Jack that mine were evidently Late production and hence the same as the 38 models.  The quick check for wheel cylinders is that Late are 1 3/32" for fronts, and 1" for rears.
This matches the bore dimensions for 1938 for 50, 60, 60S and 65 series cars.  The master cylinder bore for those same series cars is 1", there being no mid-year production changes.

Jack,
You probably know all this and more if you took your old parts w/ you on your foray to NAPA.  But let us know in case I've given out any erroneous information.

Mark Lowery, CLC #25216

[John Washburn CLC 1067 Sadly deceased.]

Nope,

It was specific, as I stated for 1937 thru 1939, and the 40 I listed.

Again, The bore may be the same, but the other parts, metal, are different.

Good Luck

[mark hewitt]

Take your old Master cylinder to your nearest Clark forklift parts agent and ask for part number 851820 .
it bolts straight on , amazing .
Dont hit the anchors too hard , your head will go through the windscreen.!

Mheers
Mark

[Jeff Maltby 4194]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Master-Brake-Cylinder-Fits-Yale-Clark-Hyster-Cat-/110413997726

[Otto Skorzeny]

Gotta love that ad copy.


Don't wait for the safety man to come around handing out citations.  Fix that forklift  Cadillac today!

[jack harris]

thanks guys ,been on vacation, so haven't responded. all hep is appreciated,when we get home gonna get to work on car ,jack harris

[jack harris]

just got home. had bought the part on ebay,it was here when we arrived.looks exactly the same,gonna find out as soon as i catch up with all the grass a ;)nd weeds!thanks again.

[Steve Passmore]

Bought 4 of these myself a couple of years back, working fine, they were also the same type as my friends 1947 Hudson 8, You cant beat that price, a rebuild kit will cost you more.

[Dan Leininger]

Does anyone know if this Clark 851820 master cylinder will also fit a 1939 LaSalle 5019?
I can't believe that price either!  i have paid more for various rebuild kits.

Dan Leininger
CLC#25328

[Otto Skorzeny]

Is the 38 MC and 39 MC the same part number in the GMPB? If not, I'm sure it could be made to work.

[STEVE CLC #16187]

The 38 LaSalle Master cylinder and 39 LaSalle master cylinder are completely different and cannot be made to fit, we know that Don't we Jack ?

steve

[jack harris]

yes steve we do.we cmpered 39 of steves his mountts thru the side my 38 front to rear.that cyl was aprfect fit working great,like was mentioned,don't hit em hard!thanks again ,jack.

[dirkdaddy]

For the records, my late '37 has the 1 3/32 front cylinders, and the rebuild kits for front and rear are NAPA # 35 & 21.
Realize this is old thread, just adding info so its all in one spot. Also thanks for the forklift master cycl info, I ordered one of those today too.    My cylinders pretty gunky, leaky. I honed a lot but never got all the bad spot out, but it did feel pretty dang smooth with fingernail and it was outside where the seal edge is so hope that is enough.