Is this really the best option for a master cylinder?

[AngryPirate]

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...dot-80002.html

It's for my 1961 with an auto trans, no power booster and all drums.

I guess I want to make sure I'm spending my money on the best option for my set up without moving up to a power booster system.

Thanks,
Scott

[dan42]

It's 70 bucks - hard to get killed to bad on that one. Check it out and let us know.

[AngryPirate]

Originally Posted by dan42

It's 70 bucks - hard to get killed to bad on that one. Check it out and let us know.

I'm happy to spend more if I can get something that offers more braking power.

It's more of a statement of performance for my current configuration rather than looking for the cheapest price.

Mostly, can you use master cylinders from other, newer years that may perform better?

[protrash64]

Were you planning on splitting the lines? I'm not familiar with the earlier trucks but I would split the lines if I were rebuilding. I used the 'Corvette' ms/cyl on my '66.

[AngryPirate]

Originally Posted by protrash64

Were you planning on splitting the lines? I'm not familiar with the earlier trucks but I would split the lines if I were rebuilding. I used the 'Corvette' ms/cyl on my '66.

ha! I might look into that. Thanks. split lines and proportioning valve, right?

[jocko]

no prop valve needed, you are 4 wheel drums. 67 C10 MANUAL brake master cylinder works nice also. Will post a linky when I can find it - chief rocka has a good thread also.

[AngryPirate]

Originally Posted by jocko

no prop valve needed, you are 4 wheel drums. 67 C10 MANUAL brake master cylinder works nice also. Will post a linky when I can find it - chief rocka has a good thread also.

Thanks jocko.

[jocko]

here you go: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=487384 (also note chief rocka's thread is embedded at post #12)

[AngryPirate]

Originally Posted by jocko

here you go: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=487384 (also note chief rocka's thread is embedded at post #12)

sweet. I check it out.

thanks again.

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by AngryPirate

ha! I might look into that. Thanks. split lines and proportioning valve, right?

Yes, I'm just not familiar with what bolts to the earlier set up. Do you have the integrated clutch cyl. too?

You can definitely do it for less than I spent on this set-up using factory parts.

[AngryPirate]

Originally Posted by protrash64

Yes, I'm just not familiar with what bolts to the earlier set up. Do you have the integrated clutch cyl. too?

You can definitely do it for less than I spent on this set-up using factory parts.

It used to have an integrated master cylinder before the transmission got swapped out to an automatic from a manual.

I'll have to do some measuring and stuff and also add a plate to cover the up the clutch hole much like they did in this thread

All the tips and pointers are much appreciated.