Master Cylinder Question for Under Dash Brakes - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dv8customs · 10-08-2010, 04:12 PM

I am on the fence on smoothing my firewall. The only way I think I will bother to do it is if I relocate the giant ugly brake booster. It would be pretty easy to build a set up like this one from Kugel (without the clutch though)

They charge around $300 for the bracket and master cylinder or closer to $500 if you add a 7" booster.

What I was wondering is if I could simply build my own brackets and use the master cylinder that is on my truck now without the booster. I don't think manual brakes would be that big of a deal. If I can reuse the stock master cylinder then I can build this thing for like $50.

Anybody know if that will work??

WillieloRidez · 10-08-2010, 04:18 PM

Im sure if anyone can make it you can...

Have you checked into speedway motors? They have the same kind of setup for imca modified race cars taht are pretty reasonable i think.

dv8customs · 10-08-2010, 04:31 PM

I checked there but didn't see any 90° systems. I think my factory unit will work because it the result is the same, you just don't have the assistance of the booster. Plus I just think it would be a fun project to build it myself.

S10Fan · 10-08-2010, 08:45 PM

The master cylinder on my truck is for a 1980, manual brakes, disc front, drum rear. The truck stops on a dime, I love manual brakes.

I'd check with Wilwood too.

*Stitch* · 10-08-2010, 09:15 PM

I think they use a corvetter brake booster...that's the 7" one I think I think...something to look into...you may be able to get the booster for a reasonable amount

KQQL IT · 10-08-2010, 09:21 PM

didnt the orange stepper from new zealand use a sideways m/c??

dv8customs · 10-08-2010, 09:35 PM

Thanks guys, I will look into it more and see what I can come up with.

bigblock73 · 10-08-2010, 09:39 PM

smashingtruck has one on his ride too...might want to PM him

dv8customs · 10-08-2010, 10:04 PM

Thanks, unfortunately his PM box is full. But I did find the photos in his build thread. That's an even easier set up than what I was thinking of.

10-08-2010, 04:12 PM	#1
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Master Cylinder Question for Under Dash Brakes I am on the fence on smoothing my firewall. The only way I think I will bother to do it is if I relocate the giant ugly brake booster. It would be pretty easy to build a set up like this one from Kugel (without the clutch though) They charge around $300 for the bracket and master cylinder or closer to $500 if you add a 7" booster. What I was wondering is if I could simply build my own brackets and use the master cylinder that is on my truck now without the booster. I don't think manual brakes would be that big of a deal. If I can reuse the stock master cylinder then I can build this thing for like $50. Anybody know if that will work??

10-08-2010, 04:18 PM	#2
WillieloRidez Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 667	Re: Master Cylinder Question for Under Dash Brakes Im sure if anyone can make it you can... Have you checked into speedway motors? They have the same kind of setup for imca modified race cars taht are pretty reasonable i think. __________________ WillieloRidez Drive em in Drag em out! Projects: 1956 Chevrolet 210 2dr post 58 chevrolet 2dr delray 58 chevrolet belair 4dr hardtop 1965 Chevelle big block 4spd 88 crewcab 1/2 ton long bed aka STRETCH Lt1-4l60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388445

10-08-2010, 04:31 PM	#3
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Master Cylinder Question for Under Dash Brakes I checked there but didn't see any 90° systems. I think my factory unit will work because it the result is the same, you just don't have the assistance of the booster. Plus I just think it would be a fun project to build it myself.

10-08-2010, 08:45 PM	#4
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Master Cylinder Question for Under Dash Brakes The master cylinder on my truck is for a 1980, manual brakes, disc front, drum rear. The truck stops on a dime, I love manual brakes. I'd check with Wilwood too. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

10-08-2010, 09:15 PM	#5
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Master Cylinder Question for Under Dash Brakes I think they use a corvetter brake booster...that's the 7" one I think I think...something to look into...you may be able to get the booster for a reasonable amount

10-08-2010, 09:21 PM	#6
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Master Cylinder Question for Under Dash Brakes didnt the orange stepper from new zealand use a sideways m/c?? __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

10-08-2010, 09:35 PM	#7
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Master Cylinder Question for Under Dash Brakes Thanks guys, I will look into it more and see what I can come up with.

10-08-2010, 09:39 PM	#8
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Master Cylinder Question for Under Dash Brakes smashingtruck has one on his ride too...might want to PM him __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

10-08-2010, 10:04 PM	#9
dv8customs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,047	Re: Master Cylinder Question for Under Dash Brakes Thanks, unfortunately his PM box is full. But I did find the photos in his build thread. That's an even easier set up than what I was thinking of.



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