A to B-Body Conversion Master Cylinder ?

Posted By: mopar4ya

A to B-Body Conversion Master Cylinder ? - 03/04/12 02:21 PM

Looked through the tech archives but couldn't find the answer, so I'll ask it here.

Have a friend doing a disc brake swap on a 66 Belvedere that is a drum brake, single line master cylinder. He has all the disc parts off of a 1974 Dart, including the proportioning valve.

Trying to find out what master cylinder I need to order that will work. His car does not have power brakes. Will he need to find a different brake rod, or will his work if we get the right master cylinder?

Thanks
Dan

Posted By: ralphie361

Re: A to B-Body Conversion Master Cylinder ? - 03/04/12 02:25 PM

I would say a master cyl. off of a 70 b body manual disc car is the one you want, to match your rear wheel cylinders. As for rod, I think it is different, Dr. Diff sells an adjustable one.

Posted By: moparpollack

Re: A to B-Body Conversion Master Cylinder ? - 03/04/12 02:58 PM

Order a modern master cylinder and don't look back. Dr. Diff sells them with the adapter. The pushrod from a a body manual brake car are spot on for these master cylinders.

Posted By: therocks

Re: A to B-Body Conversion Master Cylinder ? - 03/04/12 03:54 PM

Get a master for 69 or 70 C body dick brake car.They are all I use.My 65 B with A body disc has been on for 12 years and stops great.My kids 62 300 runs the same and its also 12 years but his is drum drum power.Mine are non power.Rocky

Posted By: mopar4ya

Re: A to B-Body Conversion Master Cylinder ? - 03/05/12 01:44 AM

Quote:

Order a modern master cylinder and don't look back. Dr. Diff sells them with the adapter. The pushrod from a a body manual brake car are spot on for these master cylinders.

The guy is wanting to keep a stock looking cylinder if possible, and does not want to use the adapter.

Thanks
Dan

Posted By: mopar4ya

Re: A to B-Body Conversion Master Cylinder ? - 03/05/12 01:51 AM

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Get a master for 69 or 70 C body dick brake car.They are all I use.My 65 B with A body disc has been on for 12 years and stops great.My kids 62 300 runs the same and its also 12 years but his is drum drum power.Mine are non power.Rocky

Did they offer a manual disc brake on a 69 or 70 C-Body? What are you using for a brake rod, or are you modifying one.

Thanks
Dan

Posted By: moparpollack

Re: A to B-Body Conversion Master Cylinder ? - 03/05/12 03:00 AM

Quote:

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Order a modern master cylinder and don't look back. Dr. Diff sells them with the adapter. The pushrod from a a body manual brake car are spot on for these master cylinders.

The guy is wanting to keep a stock looking cylinder if possible, and does not want to use the adapter.

Thanks
Dan

He will when the old style leaks out brake fluid. DAMHIK!

The new ones are more expensive but hey it's only brakes right.