Hydraulic Master Cylinder/clutch help... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Corts60** · 02-21-2009, 08:02 PM

Hey guys, I am going to start buying all the parts to re-do my brakes before summer hits and was wondering if there is an aftermarket replacement that is an improvement over factory for the brake/hydraulic clutch combo master cylinder on the '60, '61 trucks? I want to keep the factory look and I am probably going to keep all 4 drum brakes, for now anyway, but I want to replace the master cylinder and all the hoses...

Any help would be mucho appreciated!

**Corts60** · 02-23-2009, 02:47 PM

Good talk

.....I guess I'll go with the factory replacements from Brothers. They make a nice stainless steel replacement set for all the intermediate lines too.

**slepysal** · 02-23-2009, 06:25 PM

I got a willwood clutch master cylinder,bracket and spacers, from MP Brakes. It bolts to the fire wall (just to the right looking at the master cylinder)Using the two bolts already there. You must drill a 5/8 hole for the push rod .
I have NOT installed it yet, as for the master a 70 impala drum/ drum will work ( see page 5 of the chiefs build)
I can takes pics if it will help you .

**Corts60** · 02-23-2009, 10:18 PM

Thanks Slepysal, I've decided to stay original though. The look I'm going for is period correct for the early '60s...

02-21-2009, 08:02 PM	#1
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,689	Hydraulic Master Cylinder/clutch help... Hey guys, I am going to start buying all the parts to re-do my brakes before summer hits and was wondering if there is an aftermarket replacement that is an improvement over factory for the brake/hydraulic clutch combo master cylinder on the '60, '61 trucks? I want to keep the factory look and I am probably going to keep all 4 drum brakes, for now anyway, but I want to replace the master cylinder and all the hoses... Any help would be mucho appreciated! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

02-23-2009, 02:47 PM	#2
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,689	Re: Hydraulic Master Cylinder/clutch help... Good talk.....I guess I'll go with the factory replacements from Brothers. They make a nice stainless steel replacement set for all the intermediate lines too. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

02-23-2009, 06:25 PM	#3
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Hydraulic Master Cylinder/clutch help... I got a willwood clutch master cylinder,bracket and spacers, from MP Brakes. It bolts to the fire wall (just to the right looking at the master cylinder)Using the two bolts already there. You must drill a 5/8 hole for the push rod . I have NOT installed it yet, as for the master a 70 impala drum/ drum will work ( see page 5 of the chiefs build) I can takes pics if it will help you . __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 02-23-2009 at 06:26 PM.

02-23-2009, 10:18 PM	#4
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,689	Re: Hydraulic Master Cylinder/clutch help... Thanks Slepysal, I've decided to stay original though. The look I'm going for is period correct for the early '60s... __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725



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