NAPA sells new and reman:
http://www.napaonline.com/masterpag...39052&Description=Brake+Master+Cylinder+-+New
Reman is like 28 bucks but I prefer new in this dept. On my streetrods I built 4WDiscs using calipers with fairly large fluid volume. For my planned FJ55 I presently plan to use Monte Carlo on all corners, (emergency brake is at transfer case output in stock form).
Everyone on this forum probably already knows this but I feel for safety it is important to mention:
- Whatever MC gets used, be sure it is a dual circuit (mostly an issue in early-60's cars).
- Be certain the MC is Disc/Disc since Disc/Drum will have residual valves and 4WDisc should have none to avoid dragging.
- A Proportioning valve is highly recommended mounted in line someplace in the rear brake line circuit, it just gives that much more control over stopping power :smokin: (great for burnouts amongst rodders!)
Dang, I kinda wished I knew about the M-series Chev Vans, then I would not have to mess with getting the HydraBoost rod dialed-in, but that is not too hard to fab. Mounting to the firewall is the challenge if you have 'the FJ rib' in the way...
I also wanted to mention the rod connection to the brake pedal lever. The rod that came with my particular HBoost is super-long (1977 Chev 1-ton) so I plan to cut and thread the rod, and screw on a clevis/jam nut. With this rod being adjustable it becomes much easier to dial-in custom disc brake systems.
If the stroke seems too long using HydraBoost even after adjustment, then lowering the hole in the pedal arm will increase stroke, thus reducing mechanical advantage (more "pedal resistance"). HBoost will supply ample pressure so I am sure effort will not be too hard.
Thought "stating the obvious" would be necessary here, my apologies if this seems like a ramble... ...I'll edit this away if it irritates.
Best Regards,
George
P.S. my brakes and steering will be powered by the same source, I need to learn what fluid(s) will be the best "all arounder" (maybe a new thread?):idea: Ain't this great?!!