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MXmaniac · 08-30-2008, 01:06 PM

Is there a dual circuit master that will bolt in to my '64? I am going to be using the stock drum brakes and would like to get rid of the single reservoir master. I had the fluid leak out of the rear of my '69 and was sure glad to still have front brakes, I want the same safety in my '64.

Thanks in advance!

mbgmike · 08-30-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MXmaniac

Is there a dual circuit master that will bolt in to my '64? I am going to be using the stock drum brakes and would like to get rid of the single reservoir master. I had the fluid leak out of the rear of my '69 and was sure glad to still have front brakes, I want the same safety in my '64.

Thanks in advance!

Yes their is. We sell them for $39.00 plus shipping. I am putting one on while this was being posted and I took a break. You will need to fix your plumbing though.

**ChiefRocka** · 08-30-2008, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MXmaniac

Is there a dual circuit master that will bolt in to my '64? I am going to be using the stock drum brakes and would like to get rid of the single reservoir master. I had the fluid leak out of the rear of my '69 and was sure glad to still have front brakes, I want the same safety in my '64.

Thanks in advance!

You can get one from Krargens for less than $30.....I used it on the "Chief".
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mbgmike · 08-30-2008, 02:43 PM

Damn, I guess we will have to lower our prices. heres a pic

sidthirteen · 08-30-2008, 04:25 PM

Yeah, I just got mine last week at Kragen for $18.99!! Thanks for the idea "Chief"....

Rogue 64 · 08-30-2008, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by MXmaniac

I want the same safety in my '64!

Smart move!

I am shocked at all the work people put into their trucks, and keep the fruit jar.

I like the "old" look of that Kragens M/C.

MXmaniac · 08-31-2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mbgmike

Damn, I guess we will have to lower our prices.

Don't worry, we don't have Kragen's around here so I'll give you call sometime this week! Gotta support those that support the board. Plus you're in Texas, right?

mbgmike · 08-31-2008, 10:08 AM

Just south of Houston. In Webster. We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year. We are on Hwy 3 and El Dorado Blvd. M-F 12:00 noon to 8Pm Sat 9-7
Sun 9-4 All of our brake components have a lifetime Warrantee and most of them are made in the USA

jkb · 10-09-2009, 02:05 PM

Hi guys nubi here,

Pretty much looking to do the same on my 65, but when I go to the local parts store they only show the single master cylinder, should I be asking for different year truck to get the dual master cylinder?

jeff967 · 10-09-2009, 04:08 PM

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should I be asking for different year truck to get the dual master cylinder?

ask for one for a 1967
and hello to the forum. this place rocks

Byronic · 10-09-2009, 05:10 PM

Subscribed. I need safe brakes.

**Captainfab** · 10-10-2009, 01:04 AM

'67-'70 trucks would have dual reservior masters for drum/drum brake systems. If you are running disc/drum brakes and want a manual dual reservior master, they were available from '71 thru about '74 or so.

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Originally Posted by jkb

Hi guys nubi here,

Pretty much looking to do the same on my 65, but when I go to the local parts store they only show the single master cylinder, should I be asking for different year truck to get the dual master cylinder?

Tx Firefighter · 10-10-2009, 08:36 AM

Disc/drum, you can use much newer than 74 too. I have used the 80s era one with the plastic reservoirs too.

jkb · 10-10-2009, 11:05 PM

Sweet thanks for the info, plan on just keepin the original running gear for a while. Local parts store had one in stock for 30.00. I might put together a "how to" article during my installation. I write service manuals for Ford Motor Co. so I should be able to put a pretty clear instruction manual for this update that might help others. This older stuff is kinda new to me but should be pretty easy after my last engine manual for the 2010 F-150 Raptor 6.2L LOL.

mbgmike · 10-11-2009, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by jkb

Sweet thanks for the info, plan on just keepin the original running gear for a while. Local parts store had one in stock for 30.00. I might put together a "how to" article during my installation. I write service manuals for Ford Motor Co. so I should be able to put a pretty clear instruction manual for this update that might help others. This older stuff is kinda new to me but should be pretty easy after my last engine manual for the 2010 F-150 Raptor 6.2L LOL.

Thats cool. Where do you work for FMC? My son works for FMC

**Captainfab** · 10-11-2009, 12:16 AM

Was that a manual brake master?

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Disc/drum, you can use much newer than 74 too. I have used the 80s era one with the plastic reservoirs too.

MXmaniac · 10-11-2009, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Was that a manual brake master?

Beat me to it, I was wondering the same thing.

protrash64 · 10-11-2009, 09:20 AM

Here is the one I used for disc/drum. I see this type in many aftermarket kits and is refered to as 'corvette' ms/cyl. I'm not a brake guru so I dont really know, but for info anyway...

mbgmike · 10-11-2009, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

Here is the one I used for disc/drum. I see this type in many aftermarket kits and is refered to as 'corvette' ms/cyl. I'm not a brake guru so I dont really know, but for info anyway...

Yes its called a Corvette style MC its not an exact replica cause their are no numbers on it. We have them on sale now for $30.00 each. Lowest price in country. They will work for manual or Power by removing the included spacer to adjust your rod len.

Byronic · 10-26-2009, 08:23 AM

Can I use the same rod in the firewall to swap this over and can I bye brake lines the right length or would I have to make my own?

**ChiefRocka** · 10-26-2009, 09:34 AM

I made my own lines, and extended the rod.....both of which were simple.

Byronic · 10-26-2009, 01:29 PM

Thanks Cheifrocka. How do you know how long to make the rod so the pedal is in the right place?

*CWT* · 10-26-2009, 05:10 PM

With the Corvette style you shouldnt have to mess with the rod. Or I didnt. I bench bled it and bolted it up and it was good to go.

shortbed70 · 10-26-2009, 06:31 PM

mbgmike's works real well I bought one and dont have to fool with the rod either and for the price yea.

jbgroby · 10-27-2009, 09:09 AM

I have a 67-70 model dual master brake cyl. I think, but the bolt holes do not line up on one side. Is this a problem or do I need a diff. model unit?

Jake

08-30-2008, 01:06 PM	#1
MXmaniac Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 356	Dual-circuit master cylinder with non-power brakes? Is there a dual circuit master that will bolt in to my '64? I am going to be using the stock drum brakes and would like to get rid of the single reservoir master. I had the fluid leak out of the rear of my '69 and was sure glad to still have front brakes, I want the same safety in my '64. Thanks in advance! __________________ Andrew '69 C-20(292, 4-speed) Retired Daily Driver '64 C-10(250, 3-speed) Fixerupper '97 F*rd Mustang GT(4.6L, 5-speed) Daily Driver If I only wanted two pedals I'd have bought a bicycle.

08-30-2008, 02:43 PM	#4
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Dual-circuit master cylinder with non-power brakes? Damn, I guess we will have to lower our prices. heres a pic Attached Images Last edited by mbgmike; 08-30-2008 at 02:47 PM. Reason: added

08-30-2008, 04:25 PM	#5
sidthirteen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: riverside,ca Posts: 150	Re: Dual-circuit master cylinder with non-power brakes? Yeah, I just got mine last week at Kragen for $18.99!! Thanks for the idea "Chief"....

08-31-2008, 10:08 AM	#8
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Dual-circuit master cylinder with non-power brakes? Just south of Houston. In Webster. We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year. We are on Hwy 3 and El Dorado Blvd. M-F 12:00 noon to 8Pm Sat 9-7 Sun 9-4 All of our brake components have a lifetime Warrantee and most of them are made in the USA

10-09-2009, 02:05 PM	#9
jkb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dearborn Hgts, MI Posts: 47	Re: Dual-circuit master cylinder with non-power brakes? Hi guys nubi here, Pretty much looking to do the same on my 65, but when I go to the local parts store they only show the single master cylinder, should I be asking for different year truck to get the dual master cylinder?

10-09-2009, 05:10 PM	#11
Byronic The Beach Cruiser Join Date: May 2009 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 358	Re: Dual-circuit master cylinder with non-power brakes? Subscribed. I need safe brakes. __________________ 1999 Silverado DD 1966 Panel Truck 2003 Harley Road Glide 1967 Schwinn Tandem Single Speed

10-10-2009, 08:36 AM	#13
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Dual-circuit master cylinder with non-power brakes? Disc/drum, you can use much newer than 74 too. I have used the 80s era one with the plastic reservoirs too. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-10-2009, 11:05 PM	#14
jkb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dearborn Hgts, MI Posts: 47	Re: Dual-circuit master cylinder with non-power brakes? Sweet thanks for the info, plan on just keepin the original running gear for a while. Local parts store had one in stock for 30.00. I might put together a "how to" article during my installation. I write service manuals for Ford Motor Co. so I should be able to put a pretty clear instruction manual for this update that might help others. This older stuff is kinda new to me but should be pretty easy after my last engine manual for the 2010 F-150 Raptor 6.2L LOL.

10-11-2009, 09:20 AM	#18
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Dual-circuit master cylinder with non-power brakes? Here is the one I used for disc/drum. I see this type in many aftermarket kits and is refered to as 'corvette' ms/cyl. I'm not a brake guru so I dont really know, but for info anyway... Attached Images __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

10-26-2009, 08:23 AM	#20
Byronic The Beach Cruiser Join Date: May 2009 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 358	Re: Dual-circuit master cylinder with non-power brakes? Can I use the same rod in the firewall to swap this over and can I bye brake lines the right length or would I have to make my own? __________________ 1999 Silverado DD 1966 Panel Truck 2003 Harley Road Glide 1967 Schwinn Tandem Single Speed

10-26-2009, 09:34 AM	#21
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Dual-circuit master cylinder with non-power brakes? I made my own lines, and extended the rod.....both of which were simple. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 10-26-2009 at 09:35 AM. Reason: mi spilling iz stell crappi

10-26-2009, 01:29 PM	#22
Byronic The Beach Cruiser Join Date: May 2009 Location: Panama City, Florida Posts: 358	Re: Dual-circuit master cylinder with non-power brakes? Thanks Cheifrocka. How do you know how long to make the rod so the pedal is in the right place? __________________ 1999 Silverado DD 1966 Panel Truck 2003 Harley Road Glide 1967 Schwinn Tandem Single Speed

10-26-2009, 05:10 PM	#23
CWT Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ARAB,ALABAMA Posts: 157	Re: Dual-circuit master cylinder with non-power brakes? With the Corvette style you shouldnt have to mess with the rod. Or I didnt. I bench bled it and bolted it up and it was good to go.

10-26-2009, 06:31 PM	#24
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Dual-circuit master cylinder with non-power brakes? mbgmike's works real well I bought one and dont have to fool with the rod either and for the price yea. __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

10-27-2009, 09:09 AM	#25
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: Dual-circuit master cylinder with non-power brakes? I have a 67-70 model dual master brake cyl. I think, but the bolt holes do not line up on one side. Is this a problem or do I need a diff. model unit? Jake __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 10-27-2009 at 09:38 PM. Reason: added text



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