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Bolters-

Have taken a step back on my '51 rod-storation after running into a snag with the Nova front clip. I'm sticking with drum brakes on all four wheels after all. Here's my question:

In using the grafted Nova 4 wheel drum braking system, I can use the orig small master from the '51 truck or shift to a Nova master (frame or firewall mounted, with or without power booster). What's your experience or preference? Cost is a factor. Discuss....

A dual master cylinder is always preferable. I am not trying to sound like a wise guy, but when it comes to brakes cost should not be a factor..

Bill-

In regard to cost, you make a VERY GOOD point!

Cheers-

Phat Boy From previos post I just read your using Nova front end. Go back to the car and get the master cylinder. I t will be set up with right amount of front/rear proportioning etc. if it was all drum car. Im also using the interior brake swing petal to mount throught he firewall to the booster/master cylinder.

49-

Thanks for the suggestion. This Nova clip is from the previous owner of the project, so the donor is long gone. However, I'm considering the direction you suggest. Was hoping for a frame mount set up earlier in my thinking to keep the firewall looking clean, but may have to cave to get stopped! Off to the bone yard!

From my experience...don't use the old M/C. Go with the dual resivoir master. I've heard the firewall on the trucks don't hold-up well for the M/C. They sell brackets to place the master on the frame...using your stock pedal.
I went with a power unit (on the frame) all new lines, etc. I'm running a stock front end with a camaro rear. I didn't need any proportioning valving. I am very happy with the set-up AND the piece of mind.

Russ-

Thanks for the suggestion. Who makes the adaptor brackets? I've seen full frame-mounted power booster set-ups, but hadn't seen adapators.

Thanks-

I bought mine from Classic Performance Products (SoCal). Other places sell what looks to be the same brackets. (distributors I guess) CPP sells a frame bracket to hold just a dual chamber M/C without the booster. You could mount almost any mordern M/C to this.
I went with the power set-up on the frame with a remote resevoir. (so I don't have to crawl under the truck and check the M/C with my finger!)
There are some pictures of the unit on my truck on my web (picture) site link.
The "Truck Shop" in Orange Cal. selss the same set-up....but they don't have a decent web site. Compare pictures of the brackets,etc. at different web sites and you'll see they are pretty much identical. "Brothers" truck shop also sells the kits.
VERY worthwhile....I had my 52 on the rack for mufflers & went to 'look and feel' one of the brake lines...it snapped like a pretzel!

Russ-

Thanks for these suggestions!