Re: [Chevelle-list] brake master cylinder
When I put disc brakes on my 66, I used the master cylinder for a 67 model. Cann't quite remember if I had any real problems using it but I worked very well when I got it all lined out it worked fine. I hate the single pot master cylinder, if you get a hole in ANY of your lines then you have NO brakes at all!! And trust me it is a funny feeling when you go to hit the brake pedal at 45 mph and it goes straight to the floor!! Josh Campbell The Body Shop (606) 265-5301 66 SS 396 (Black on the rotisseree, 1st car never part with it) 66 SS 396 (Red got it on a trade I only wanted the steering wheel) 87 Monte Carlo SS (The modern Chevelle especially when you add the right stuff) 71 Malibu (Something new to blow my money on)
Re: [Chevelle-list] brake master cylinder
FORGOT to mention. When you take the old master cylinder off, compare the back (firewall side) of the new with the old.The depression where the brake push rod fits needs to be the same depth on both. If one is significantly different, you will need to return to the parts store & look for another new M/C that matches your old. For some reason, GM used 2 different size "depressions" during those years. On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 1:36 PM, mike f <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am sorry to interrupt but was it woirking ok before? > > > Was it a Power assisted brake setup? (look for big > doughnut behind master cylinder?) > > Does it have a proportioning valve? > > It's probably just a matter of getting a replacment > with the same piston size and number of chanbers. > > > Does that help? > mike > > > --- "Peebles, Lorne (Services)" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I have disc/drum set up with large/small tanks but > > how do you tell what > > will be a suitable replacement for I didn't do the > > conversion in the > > first place. > > > > > > > > ________ > > > > From: Dan Rachlin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 2:14 PM > > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake master cylinder > > > > > > > > > > Depends on wheither or not you have drum/drum or > > disc/drum. You will > > either have two the same size or one bigger than the > > other. Replace with > > the same kind. > > > > Dan > > > > > > > > > > -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] brake master cylinder
Most LIKELY, the master cylinder was from another chevelle or similar GM car. I'd go to a good auto supply store and ask to look at master cylinders from a 68-72 chevelle or camaro. Look for one that has the bolt pattern ( I THINK ALL GM are the same) and also it must have the same size outlet fittings for the brake lines. Really should not be much of an issue. Let us know how you make out. On Fri, May 30, 2008 at 1:08 PM, Peebles, Lorne (Services) < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have disc/drum set up with large/small tanks but how do you tell what > will be a suitable replacement for I didn't do the conversion in the first > place. > > > -- > > *From:* Dan Rachlin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > *Sent:* Friday, May 30, 2008 2:14 PM > *To:* The Chevelle Mailing List > *Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] brake master cylinder > > > > > Depends on wheither or not you have drum/drum or disc/drum. You will either > have two the same size or one bigger than the other. Replace with the same > kind. > > Dan > -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
Re: [Chevelle-list] brake master cylinder
I am sorry to interrupt but was it woirking ok before? Was it a Power assisted brake setup? (look for big doughnut behind master cylinder?) Does it have a proportioning valve? It's probably just a matter of getting a replacment with the same piston size and number of chanbers. Does that help? mike --- "Peebles, Lorne (Services)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have disc/drum set up with large/small tanks but > how do you tell what > will be a suitable replacement for I didn't do the > conversion in the > first place. > > > > > > From: Dan Rachlin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 2:14 PM > To: The Chevelle Mailing List > Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake master cylinder > > > > > Depends on wheither or not you have drum/drum or > disc/drum. You will > either have two the same size or one bigger than the > other. Replace with > the same kind. > > Dan > >
Re: [Chevelle-list] brake master cylinder
I have disc/drum set up with large/small tanks but how do you tell what will be a suitable replacement for I didn't do the conversion in the first place. From: Dan Rachlin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 30, 2008 2:14 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] brake master cylinder Depends on wheither or not you have drum/drum or disc/drum. You will either have two the same size or one bigger than the other. Replace with the same kind. Dan
Re: [Chevelle-list] brake master cylinder
Depends on wheither or not you have drum/drum or disc/drum. You will either have two the same size or one bigger than the other. Replace with the same kind. Dan
Re: [Chevelle-list] brake master cylinder
You need a master cylinder made for your year auto.You might be able to get others to work,but they probably be more trouble to install. --- On Fri, 5/30/08, Peebles, Lorne (Services) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > From: Peebles, Lorne (Services) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Chevelle-list] brake master cylinder > To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net > Date: Friday, May 30, 2008, 12:59 PM > I want to replace my master cylinder on my 66 Chevelle. All > reference > material to the car and year points me to a single > reservoir unit. I > currently have a dual unit installed but it is very tired > and looks > crappy. My question is will any dual master cylinder work > or is there a > specific model I should be looking for. Thanks
