Master Cylinder

[Tom66C10]

I have a 1966 C-10 with disc brakes all the way around. I am trying to decide which master cylinder to run. The truck is a 3 speed.

Do you recommend power brakes, or manual?

Where should I buy the master cylinder from? Part number?

I was leaning towards manual brakes, but now I am thinking about this one:

http://www.autocityclassic.com/index...mart&Itemid=66

Recommendations?

Thank you.

Tom Jenkins

[1963c-10]

I went w/manual disc on mine, got the master from obsolete chevy. Easy people to order from and parts arrive quickly and correct.

[64shortbed]

I think you can just use any daul master cylinder. Were they are all disc i think you dont need the proption valve but i may be wrong?

[Rich 5150 69]

Originally Posted by Tom66C10

I have a 1966 C-10 with disc brakes all the way around. I am trying to decide which master cylinder to run. The truck is a 3 speed.

Do you recommend power brakes, or manual?

Where should I buy the master cylinder from? Part number?

I was leaning towards manual brakes, but now I am thinking about this one:

http://www.autocityclassic.com/index...mart&Itemid=66

Recommendations?

Thank you.

Tom Jenkins

A lot depends on your personel opinion, some have run non power with no issues, disc and or drum, some didnot want the overall length of the booster master and the fire wall bracket, sticking out that far, if you just want the master get a vette disc/disc low profile master, but its all in your opinion...

[Rich 5150 69]

If you go with manual you still need proportioning valve due to weight differential from front to rear. Picture of vette loow profile disc/disc, with booster and proportioning valve.

[Captainfab]

I would definitely recommend going with power brakes. I would also suggest going a big a diameter booster as you can. Those tiny 8" boosters typically don't add much power assist to your braking. I agree on the Corvette master cylinder. Depending on the booster you get, you will likely want one for a '77-'82 Vette. You will also need either a disc/disc specific fixed proportioning valve, or an adjustable prop valve in the rear circuit. The Wilwood 260-11179 is a nice all in one unit. If you need a bolt on (no holes to drill) booster bracket, let me know.