Car seized up

Hey Guys, I'm looking for some wisdom and experience. I finally got around to checking things out and here is what I found.

Master cylinder is leaking and all for wheel cylinders are full of rust and leaking. I believe these parts are original ford parts but I'm wondering if it's better to rebuild what I have or buy new?

With that said I would love to know everyone's thoughts on should I just buy new parts and install, if so who is selling the best wheel cylinders and master cylinders?

If rebuilding is the best option then who is selling the best kits to rebuild.
 
Look at the inside of the wheel cylinders and master cylinder. If they are pitted I would buy all new stuff, including hoses. I'm a safety nut when it comes to brakes and suspension.
 
TJ said:
Look at the inside of the wheel cylinders and master cylinder. If they are pitted I would buy all new stuff, including hoses. I'm a safety nut when it comes to brakes and suspension.
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They are pitted. Who sells the best quality Master Cylinder and Wheel Cylinders?
 
Sadly, almost all master cylinders and wheel cylinders are now made in China, regardless of the brand name (Wagner, Raybestos, etc.). If you really dig around you may be able to source some USA-made sitting on someone's shelf. That would be my recommendation.
 
If the parts are that rusty inside I would question the internal part of the steel lines too. Also if you do not find some NOS American made parts I would go with name brand parts even though they may be made in China.
 
Anyone have a recommendation on the best folks to buy from. I try to use Mac Van P but he said they no longer have brake parts.
 
I bought a bunch of them from NAPA about 30 years ago when they had 'em. As I remember, most of those were made in Israel.
 
I have reached out to Third gen and not heard back. I have to go to Napa shortly for a part so I will check there.
Thanks,
 
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Follo0w-up: As previously described, my situation did turn-out to be a faulty Master Cylinder. Could only find an off-shore "Dorman" unit for replacement. It was apparently original to the car. Will rebuild and offer it up.
 
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