Master Cylinder Swap???

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Dec 29, 2003 | 10:35 PM

biz4two

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Master Cylinder Swap???

Quick question: Does anyone know of a way to swap out the typical leaky/rusty master cylinder from a '76 F-150 with power brakes?

I was thinking of using a new style with the twist on caps and see threw plastic. That way I eliminate both the leaks and rust...but still able to see the level without having to open the master cylinder. Maybe from a "newer" F-150 or F-250 from the mid-90's???

Thanks,

Dec 30, 2003 | 02:08 AM

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You need to match bore and stroke for both front and rear sections. The mounting will be critical, you don't want that unit to fail during a panic stop. The proportioning valve may have to be changed also.

Maybe someone that has done it b4 will let you know.

Dec 30, 2003 | 08:59 AM

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I think I would just replace both pieces as a unit from NAPA. To prevent rust I painted the vacuum booster with epoxy black and the cylinder with black wrinkle. The wrincle paint is impervious to brake fluid.

Dec 30, 2003 | 05:53 PM

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Bear- Man where were you when I was asking about paints that would stand up to brake fluid for my upgrade.... -hehe

Dec 31, 2003 | 11:02 PM

biz4two

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Originally posted by beartracks
I think I would just replace both pieces as a unit from NAPA. To prevent rust I painted the vacuum booster with epoxy black and the cylinder with black wrinkle. The wrincle paint is impervious to brake fluid.

Are you talking about replacing as a unit with "original" parts? Or parts from a newer F-150/F-250?

Thanks!