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urmyboyblue · 02-28-2015, 10:26 PM

What are u guys using for a master cylinder with disc brakes? This is for my one ton.

hotrod66 · 02-28-2015, 11:26 PM

Just a thought but a 67 up vett have 4 wheel disc brakes. A booster and master, distribution block would work will have to modify the brake rod off the back of the booster.

**Captainfab** · 03-01-2015, 01:42 AM

What calipers are you running? Is the running gear all later model 1 ton? If so a typical Corvette master may not have a large enough bore.

urmyboyblue · 03-01-2015, 11:34 AM

Front calipers will be stock 73-87 chevy 1 ton calipers. Rear calipers will be whatever comes with the 14 bolt disc brake conversion.

urmyboyblue · 03-01-2015, 10:53 PM

From what I have read and researched, one from a 1982 Vette should work fine. 1 1/8" bore should be fine with my power brakes. And the Vette originally had 4 wheel disks, so the reservoirs are sized right. Hopefully, it will bolt up with no issues. And you can get new ones for $25 from Autozone.

**Captainfab** · 03-02-2015, 02:13 AM

The Corvette's did not have calipers with bores as large as a 1 ton caliper. The Corvette master might work, but you may have to go with a larger bore master, depending on the bore size of the rear calipers.

**VictoriaHardware** · 03-02-2015, 01:22 PM

There is a lot of good information about brakes here:

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Brakes/

About 3/4 of the way down the page is a downloadable spreadsheet to input all of your particular specs. It is only for 4-wheel disc brakes. You can find out how well your plan is going to work before buying parts.

02-28-2015, 10:26 PM	#1
urmyboyblue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Montevallo, AL Posts: 272	4 wheel discs master cylinder What are u guys using for a master cylinder with disc brakes? This is for my one ton.

02-28-2015, 11:26 PM	#2
hotrod66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: space station delta farce (justin tx) Posts: 594	Re: 4 wheel discs master cylinder Just a thought but a 67 up vett have 4 wheel disc brakes. A booster and master, distribution block would work will have to modify the brake rod off the back of the booster. __________________ Between saying and doing many a pair of shoes are worn out

03-01-2015, 01:42 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 4 wheel discs master cylinder What calipers are you running? Is the running gear all later model 1 ton? If so a typical Corvette master may not have a large enough bore. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-01-2015, 11:34 AM	#4
urmyboyblue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Montevallo, AL Posts: 272	Re: 4 wheel discs master cylinder Front calipers will be stock 73-87 chevy 1 ton calipers. Rear calipers will be whatever comes with the 14 bolt disc brake conversion.

03-01-2015, 10:53 PM	#5
urmyboyblue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Montevallo, AL Posts: 272	Re: 4 wheel discs master cylinder From what I have read and researched, one from a 1982 Vette should work fine. 1 1/8" bore should be fine with my power brakes. And the Vette originally had 4 wheel disks, so the reservoirs are sized right. Hopefully, it will bolt up with no issues. And you can get new ones for $25 from Autozone.

03-02-2015, 02:13 AM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 4 wheel discs master cylinder The Corvette's did not have calipers with bores as large as a 1 ton caliper. The Corvette master might work, but you may have to go with a larger bore master, depending on the bore size of the rear calipers. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-02-2015, 01:22 PM	#7
VictoriaHardware Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 784	Re: 4 wheel discs master cylinder There is a lot of good information about brakes here: http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Brakes/ About 3/4 of the way down the page is a downloadable spreadsheet to input all of your particular specs. It is only for 4-wheel disc brakes. You can find out how well your plan is going to work before buying parts.



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