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rsdgeorge
Rocky George

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Master Cylinder Question
Posted by: rsdgeorge
Date: March 29, 2013 07:54PM

New to the site and haven't figured out the search function. I have a 76 roadster with a 2.8 Chev & T5 and the brake master cylinder is leaking and the booster does not work well. The replacement cost is high and would like to swap to a non-boost system. I have seen where dual system MCs from Fords and GM have been used. Since my car is already a dual line system I can see no reason for a proportioning valve. What is the preferred MC??


mgb260
Jim Nichols
Sequim,WA
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02/29/2008 08:29PM

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1973 MGB roadster 260 Ford V8

Re: Master Cylinder Question
Posted by: mgb260
Date: March 30, 2013 10:50AM

Those who use the Ford and Chevy master cylinders usually have bigger brakes. 1" Corvette for example. MGB master is 7/8" with booster. Older non boosted was 3/4". The 78-81 Ford Fairmont aluminum master cylinder is 7/8" (RH outlets) or 76-80 Chevy Monza (LH outlets) and might work. You may have to modify bolt holes and pushrod length. Lines have to be double flare with proper fittings for master.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/30/2013 10:58AM by mgb260.


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