What master cylinder for manual brakes? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

87 Shortwide · 05-22-2005, 08:24 PM

I am thinking along the lines of converting my 87 over to manual brakes, instead of power. I am still running drums in the back, so what master cylinder should I go with?

My reasoning for this swap is pretty simple really. I want to simplify more of the firewall, and getting rid of the booster will help this alot. Also, I would like to do away with the stock proportioning valve so that I can run an aftermarket adjustable proportioning valve and incorporate my Line Lock system in a more simple, and cleaner fashion.

87 Shortwide · 05-23-2005, 02:27 AM

nobody?

**Captkaos** · 05-23-2005, 10:35 AM

Mastercylinder should be the same, you just need the shorter rod for it.

72MARIO · 05-24-2005, 07:07 PM

You need a Manual Brake master cly form a 87 and older The power and manual have diffiernt size cly. They are avaible from your local parts store. You might need another rod thats shorter.

87 Shortwide · 05-24-2005, 07:35 PM

Awsome, that was the answer I was waiting for!

05-22-2005, 08:24 PM	#1
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	What master cylinder for manual brakes? I am thinking along the lines of converting my 87 over to manual brakes, instead of power. I am still running drums in the back, so what master cylinder should I go with? My reasoning for this swap is pretty simple really. I want to simplify more of the firewall, and getting rid of the booster will help this alot. Also, I would like to do away with the stock proportioning valve so that I can run an aftermarket adjustable proportioning valve and incorporate my Line Lock system in a more simple, and cleaner fashion. __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost

05-23-2005, 02:27 AM	#2
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	nobody? __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost

05-23-2005, 10:35 AM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Mastercylinder should be the same, you just need the shorter rod for it. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

05-24-2005, 07:07 PM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	You need a Manual Brake master cly form a 87 and older The power and manual have diffiernt size cly. They are avaible from your local parts store. You might need another rod thats shorter. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

05-24-2005, 07:35 PM	#5
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	Awsome, that was the answer I was waiting for! __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost

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