Re: CommutaCar Wiring

["Rich Weiss" <richheidi@techheadnet.com>]

Try a NAPA, or similar auto parts supplier [not the consumer stores, like
TRAK or Auto Zone]. Bring in the old parts, as stated below.

Rich

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Tromley" <chris_t@microtrac.com>
To: <ev@listproc.sjsu.edu>
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2001 3:13 PM
Subject: RE: CommutaCar Wiring


> Tim Dunning wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> > I've been following the CommutaCar discussion avidly since I
> > am (attempting)
> > to prepare one for service.  My most serious difficulty is
> > the brakes - the
> > wheel cylinders were damaged from long storage and I have not
> > been able to
> > find new ones.  There seems to be only one supplier of the
> > rubber parts which
> > are quite expensive.
>
> Hi Tim,
>
> First off, I know very little about these cars.  But I think they were
made
> with pretty basic stuff.  Try an industrial supply house for the rubber
> brake parts.  They may be generic hydraulic parts.  Bring the pieces you
> want to match, and specify that the material must be compatible with
> automotive brake fluid.  Bring the cylinders too - you might get lucky.
>
> Just a thought,
> Chris
>
>