Remote master cylinder
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Remote master cylinder
Has anyone modified their master cylinder cover so they could fill it remotly? I was thinking screw 3 barb fitting into the cover one for each tank and a vent for air or screw in a brake bleeder. I hate to buy a remote MC when this one is brand new. Any thoughts?
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I would also be interested in a remote fill reservoir. I will be installing my disc brake conversion over this winter and it would be a good time to add before i mount the master cylinder.
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You would not want a vent in the cap, it would drain the rez if higher than MC. The vacuum created by the reduced volume of fluid will pull more fluid into the MC. There are caps made for pressure bleeding that may be adaptable. Personally I think the whole concept is overrated paranoia. How many times have you added fluid to the MC on your daily driver? Unless you have a leak most tanks on MC have enough volume to handle all the way to needing shoes or pads replaced. Just check your brakes once a year and replace linings before they totally wear out, and you'll never need to add fluid in between.
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ghall, do you have any names of vendors? I saw one on the net but it was just as much as a new remote MC.
AX, good point, I thought if I could set it up for $25 (tank,fittings,hose) it would be better than taking the seat out when I need to do brake work, but I like the idea of keeping it simple.
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AX, good point, I thought if I could set it up for $25 (tank,fittings,hose) it would be better than taking the seat out when I need to do brake work, but I like the idea of keeping it simple.
Thanks
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I also agree with AX on the cap venting.
I am not certain 'if' you can modify an existing cap for this.
I did not use remote on my 56 with underfloor PB booster, etc.
Also agree on the point of just 'how often' you need to add fluid.
Here is one kit.... to upgrade existing system
http://www.classicperform.com/Store/1947_59_Trucks/RRCK.htm
cap only
http://www.classicperform.com/Store/1947_59_Trucks/BBRL.htm
Mid Fifty also offers this.. page 141 of 2007 catalog
I am not certain 'if' you can modify an existing cap for this.
I did not use remote on my 56 with underfloor PB booster, etc.
Also agree on the point of just 'how often' you need to add fluid.
Here is one kit.... to upgrade existing system
http://www.classicperform.com/Store/1947_59_Trucks/RRCK.htm
cap only
http://www.classicperform.com/Store/1947_59_Trucks/BBRL.htm
Mid Fifty also offers this.. page 141 of 2007 catalog
Last edited by ghall; Dec 9, 2007 at 10:23 AM.
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I got my "remote fill cap and resevoir" from CPP. It fits the master cylinder they sell with their disk brake conversion kit. Includes hoses and fittings. Reservoir is clear plastic. I like the idea of being able to check my fluid level at a glance every time I'm under the hood. Also did not want to cut another hole in the floor.
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To take AX's point a step further...my wife's 2000 Lincoln LS does not even have a dipstick/filler for the automatic transmission. They say it's not needed! After 80K miles I can't dispute their claim. I am not running a remote resevoir on my brakes for this very reason.
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Without a remote fill how much fun will it be to check/fill the reservior after you have installed the new brake system and are now trying to bleed the brakes? Just something to think about.
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Originally Posted by merc546
Without a remote fill how much fun will it be to check/fill the reservior after you have installed the new brake system and are now trying to bleed the brakes? Just something to think about.
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I will have the brake system all done before mounting the cab so bleeding wont be a problem. I think I will leave it as is for now, I can always add it later. I cant remember the last time I added fluid to a vehicle unless I already knew there was a leak. With a new system I should be fine for a while.
Thanks for all your input
Thanks for all your input
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Bleeding brakes it a pretty simple affair be on the firewall of under the floor. You think these trucks are hard, wait until you do one of those newer minivans. You need a transmission funnel to get brake fluid into the master cylinder and I'm not kidding. 
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I thought the problem with the power brakes under the floor was the fact filling and seeing the level was the problem. Maybe the guys who installed them and then reply that was there concern didn't know what they were talking about.
I have had to bleed the damn brakes on mine more times this year then I would like to think about and for some stupid reason the front ones still aren't right.
Chuck
I have had to bleed the damn brakes on mine more times this year then I would like to think about and for some stupid reason the front ones still aren't right.
Chuck