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'54 F600 Brake System Swap or Upgrade

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Old 12-12-2016, 08:26 AM
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'54 F600 Brake System Swap or Upgrade

Hello All,

I'm new to the forums and had a question regarding a rebuild project I'm working on. I have a 1954 F600 with a 292 Y Block and it appears from the years the Master Cylinder, and what appears to be the slave, system needs to be replaced; as well as all the lines (just to be thorough).

I was wondering if anyone recommends a specific OEM replacement model I could get locally from Autozone, O'Reillys, Napa, etc... or if there is an upgraded system that is better. I am not looking at drag racing or anything crazy but it's a big ol' truck I'd like to stop. All suggestions welcomed, thanks so much!

Jon C.
 

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Old 12-12-2016, 09:24 AM
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Welcome to FTE, the best Ford Truck Forum on the world wide web!

I am not an expert on the bigger trucks, nor in the 61-66 era. I would suggest you ask your question in the 61-66 Slick Sixties or in the Large Truck Forum since this is the 48-56 forum. We have guys here that could help you, also.

About your master cylinder, they can be rebuilt if they are not rusted or scored. I know for 53-56 trucks you can buy new ones as well as new wheel cylinders. If your truck has been sitting a long while it would be wise to replace the lines.

But before you leave our forum you need to show us pictures of your F600, please.
 
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Hey, I just looked at the title of this thread and saw that it said 56 F600….... so which one is a typo? Is it a 56 or a 65? Anyhow, welcome and we need pics....
 
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Hey, I just looked at the title of this thread and saw that it said 56 F600….... so which one is a typo? Is it a 56 or a 65? Anyhow, welcome and we need pics....
Yeah I just noticed that too! I must've fat fingered it this morning. I have a 1954 Ford F600.
 
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Old 12-12-2016, 10:07 AM
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Wow, you really did make a typo. So it's a 54, that's a good year. And I see you found out how to edit the title, too. So when you have time we need pictures and a short history of the truck.
 
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