Cab over master cylinder
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You have a C600. Look at the brake and clutch to see how those clutch and brake masters sit. They are an oddball setup, and you fill the cylinder through the top where the rod goes in.
Your power booster will be a hydro-vac unit on the frame just behind the cab, further back in some models.
https://www.ebay.com/b/Brake-Master-...566/bn_1375948
A conventional firewall mounted booster would look funny sticking out of the front of the truck.
Your power booster will be a hydro-vac unit on the frame just behind the cab, further back in some models.
https://www.ebay.com/b/Brake-Master-...566/bn_1375948
A conventional firewall mounted booster would look funny sticking out of the front of the truck.
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Tuned
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Yes of course a conventional master would be stupid to hang out the front of the truck! I have changed 15 or so cars/trucks over to dual master cylinders over the years and have no issues bending and flaring lines. l really didn't expect these kinds of replys to my question but, thank you guys for your great wisdom!
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I don't know how the C series are mounted but I've made mounts in the past to mount dual master cylinders down on the frame for old ****** jeeps. Should be a doable project on a C series. The dual master cylinder would require two boosters if you want power brakes unless someone makes a dual in/out booster. I remember getting boosters off of something years ago in a scrap yard and it used two separate boosters though.
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I guess I don't understand why it needs dual master cyl when the orginal system has worked for 60 years and had enough braking capicaty to stop it loaded to rated GVW in a specified distance. Once the wheels lock all control is lost.
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It's not about stopping power, it's a safety issue. Nothing wrong with trying to add a safety feature to an older vehicle.
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