Master Cylinder Manual Disc Brakes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gt40racing · 07-21-2021, 02:08 PM

Greetings! I am going with 4 wheel disc brakes on my 1970 C10. I currently have manual brakes. What master cylinder is everyone using to run manual disc brakes? Thanks.... I am in the research phase....

**Sheepdip** · 07-21-2021, 03:51 PM

You are way ahead to buy a complete engineered kit from someone like Wilwood

https://www.wilwood.com/

jessemthompson · 07-21-2021, 07:02 PM

Most guys run a 70’s corvette master cylinder. Make sure to get one for manual brakes. They are inexpensive and work well.

gt40racing · 07-22-2021, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jessemthompson

Most guys run a 70’s corvette master cylinder. Make sure to get one for manual brakes. They are inexpensive and work well.

I ordered a 1.0 Bore master cylinder from a 84 C10 with manual brakes. Also ordered an adjustable prop valve. Going to trying this route before I buy a complete system. I do have Wilwood on my 65 Fastback.... easy to go crazy with their solutions....

gt40racing · 07-22-2021, 08:53 AM

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/the-t...allation/29302

Bad70sbchevy · 07-22-2021, 09:37 AM

Just be sure to make sure you have the correct cylinder bore diameter for the calipers you are installing. That is the key for running manual disk brakes (too big of a diameter, leg day every day and if too small, not enough throw in the peddle to fully engage brake calipers). I'm doing the Wilwood route currently and they had to size that for me. Since you already bought it, I'd definitely see where that 1" bore puts you.

gt40racing · 07-22-2021, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bad70sbchevy

Just be sure to make sure you have the correct cylinder bore diameter for the calipers you are installing. That is the key for running manual disk brakes (too big of a diameter, leg day every day and if too small, not enough throw in the peddle to fully engage brake calipers). I'm doing the Wilwood route currently and they had to size that for me. Since you already bought it, I'd definitely see where that 1" bore puts you.

My plan was rather simple.... use Wilwood D52 Front Caliper Kit. For the back I was going to use stock D52 style calipers..

07-21-2021, 02:08 PM	#1
gt40racing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Lompoc CA Posts: 118	Master Cylinder Manual Disc Brakes Greetings! I am going with 4 wheel disc brakes on my 1970 C10. I currently have manual brakes. What master cylinder is everyone using to run manual disc brakes? Thanks.... I am in the research phase.... Attached Images __________________ 1989 5.0 LX Coupe 1989 Saleen #243 1969 C-10 Fleetside 1966 Mustang Coupe GT 1965 Fastback Mustang 1951 F1 Truck

07-21-2021, 03:51 PM	#2
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,637	Re: Master Cylinder Manual Disc Brakes You are way ahead to buy a complete engineered kit from someone like Wilwood https://www.wilwood.com/

07-21-2021, 07:02 PM	#3
jessemthompson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 960	Re: Master Cylinder Manual Disc Brakes Most guys run a 70’s corvette master cylinder. Make sure to get one for manual brakes. They are inexpensive and work well.

07-22-2021, 08:53 AM	#5
gt40racing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Lompoc CA Posts: 118	Re: Master Cylinder Manual Disc Brakes https://www.speedwaymotors.com/the-t...allation/29302 __________________ 1989 5.0 LX Coupe 1989 Saleen #243 1969 C-10 Fleetside 1966 Mustang Coupe GT 1965 Fastback Mustang 1951 F1 Truck

07-22-2021, 09:37 AM	#6
Bad70sbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Newberry,FL Posts: 277	Re: Master Cylinder Manual Disc Brakes Just be sure to make sure you have the correct cylinder bore diameter for the calipers you are installing. That is the key for running manual disk brakes (too big of a diameter, leg day every day and if too small, not enough throw in the peddle to fully engage brake calipers). I'm doing the Wilwood route currently and they had to size that for me. Since you already bought it, I'd definitely see where that 1" bore puts you. __________________ 1970 Chevrolet C-10 w/355sbc 2010 Silverado Daily Driver 1971 Mercedes 280sl project car

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