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| | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 87 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 87 | Looking to replace the factory brake master cylinder with something sturdier, firewall mounted or framerail mounted. Any suggestions, tips, or advice? Thanks
1938 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup
1940 Chevy 3/4 KD Pickup
1946 Chevy 3/4 ton pickup
1940 Chevy 1/2 KC Pickup
1939 Chevy 1.5 Truck
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,715 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,715 | I used a 1 inch bore dual chamber under the floor for my 38. I also added disc brakes on the front.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 87 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 87 | Thanks for the reply. Did u use the upgrade kit from chevys of the 40s for ur disk brakes?
1938 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup
1940 Chevy 3/4 KD Pickup
1946 Chevy 3/4 ton pickup
1940 Chevy 1/2 KC Pickup
1939 Chevy 1.5 Truck
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,715 back yard wrench turner | | back yard wrench turner Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,715 | I put my own together with help from my local NAPA store. I used 1978 C10 calipers and 1978 K10 rotors to keep my 6 lug wheels. I fabricated the caliper brackets from plywood and then cut them from metal. I used 1978 flex hoses, ran my own brake lines. Used residual valves to keep fluid at the calipers and wheel cylinders. Bought a distribution box with a brake switch, but used a mechanical switch instead.
Wayne1938 1-Ton Farm TruckStovebolt Gallery Forums1989 Silverado 1996 Mustang GT convertible When I die, I hope she doesn't sell everything for what I told her I paid for it! | | |
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