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06-16-2014, 05:58 AM | #1 |
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Master Cylinder for '55 two ton
Does anyone know where I can find a dual master cylinder for a 6400? I would like a master that can be installed under floorboard like original.
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06-16-2014, 10:25 AM | #2 |
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Re: Master Cylinder for '55 two ton
I think your going to have to get one for a 3500 with a low reservoir. brakes for that size truck move a lot of fluid in and out of the reservoir. Are you using the stock brakes?
Find one in a junk yard and see it it fits under the floor. |
06-16-2014, 11:03 AM | #3 |
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Re: Master Cylinder for '55 two ton
Do you mean like off a modern Chevy 3500? I am running stock brakes. Obviously I want to be very safe!
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06-16-2014, 07:28 PM | #4 |
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Re: Master Cylinder for '55 two ton
nothing will bolt in and allow you to have under floor dual mc you will need to fabricate a bracket to hold the mc under the floor and the linkage between the pedal and the mc. as suggested by dwcsr, find a newer big truck with drum/drum brakes and make it work
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06-17-2014, 11:52 AM | #5 |
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Re: Master Cylinder for '55 two ton
The stock brakes system on your 2 ton is safe if it is in good condition. It is most likely a hydra-vac system and converting it over to a modern dual resivor master is not possible without changing the complete brake system.
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