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Master Cylinder Diameter Power Disc A Body #2044516
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Trying to order a new master cylinder for my power disc brake setup off of a 74 dart sport. Summit offers two bore diameters, one is a .938, other is 1.032. Anyone know which is right for the power discs?

Re: Master Cylinder Diameter Power Disc A Body [Re: Hotlumpy] #2044684
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I'd check RockAuto.com they have great details for looking up parts.

Re: Master Cylinder Diameter Power Disc A Body [Re: Hotlumpy] #2044728
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pretty sure they were 1.125" bore. i've got a new one if you need it.

Re: Master Cylinder Diameter Power Disc A Body [Re: Hotlumpy] #2044781
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'73-'76 A-bodies equipped with power disc brakes originally came with a 15/16" bore master cylinder.

Re: Master Cylinder Diameter Power Disc A Body [Re: DoctorDiff] #2045232
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Originally Posted By DoctorDiff
'73-'76 A-bodies equipped with power disc brakes originally came with a 15/16" bore master cylinder.
That'd be the .938" one he mentioned. Doc would there be an advantage (or disadvantage) to him going with the 1.038" one? I know on a manual non power setup a larger bore is less travel/more pedal effort/likely needed with 4 wheel discs to fill the calipers but how does that play out in a manual brake app? (going with a larger bore)


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Re: Master Cylinder Diameter Power Disc A Body [Re: Hotlumpy] #2045514
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I've got the 1-1/32" (1.031") MC with powerbrakes on my '73 Dart.
Even got slightly larger diameter front calipers (C-body). 10" drums in the rear.

I would say the 1-1/32" MC is adequate for daily usage, but not for performance braking. With good tires it's pretty much impossible to lock the front wheels.

Got the exact same disc/drum brake system on my '62 NY wagon, but with a 15/16" MC and its brake-performance is way better.







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