i was thinking of changing the single pot master cylinder on my 58 to a dual reservoir.keeping the drum brakes for now,and wondering what master cylinder everyone uses.i have seen adapters for the earlier f1's but none for 57-60.thanks in advance for any help.this site is a great wealth of information.thanks again. stony.

 

are you sticking with the manual brake setup?

i have seen lots of kits offered by various vendors for power brake setups for the 57 -72 trucks that includes the dual master cylinder, booster, firewall bracket and linkage for pretty reasonable prices. i can't off the top of my head remember exactly who offers this kit, but a search should pull up results pretty quick.

as for what cylinder will bolt in place of the stock one, can't really help you there. but i would think that a master cylinder from any mid -60's to early 70's truck with drums all around might possibly bolt up to the same location. not 100% sure though.

rgds
Mike

 

Engineered Components Inc. Engineered Components, Inc. - Hot Rod Brakes and Brackets - Your One Stop Brake Shop! sells an adapter for 53-62 Ford Trucks for a dual master cyl. from a 67-72 with drum brakes all around for 69.95

 

I made an adapter plate out of 3/8" steel to fit a two-bolt master cylinder in place of the stock one. An 8" drill press (that cost me less than buying the ECI adapter) was able to cut the center hole using a hole saw (and plenty of cutting fluid), and helped hold the tap perpendicular when I tapped the m/c mounting holes.

The dual master cylinder is safer, but the only failures I've seen with a single chamber system were because of worn and pitted brake cylinders, or rusted-through brake lines. If you've refurbished the rest of the brake hydraulics, neither of those should be an issue. So, maybe it would be OK to wait until you also convert to disc brakes. I think those are a worthwhile safety upgrade... I had the thrill of rolling through a red light after driving a highway covered in deep slush, which had soaked the brakes.

 

thanks all for the replies,i am keeping the manual brakes for now.i am trying to get my truck going so i can make it to pigeon forge in two weeks.i was going to try to get all this together before i left,but don't think i'll be able to,so i am just going to make all new lines for now,and after i get back i will make me a adapter like Angus and figure out what kind of proportioning valve and so on to run.i want to run my truck stock for a month or two before i buy mono leafs for front,disc brakes and flip the rear.i appreciate all the help.thanks again. stony.