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DaddyJules 
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 Topic: What master cylinder would fit 63 classic manualPosted: May/24/2023 at 12:16pm |
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Hey all, my master cylinder has been sweating out the fluid, it came to a head today when I came out from the store to the brake going almost to the floor, does anyone know what after market master cylinder would fit or if anyone has a working manual master cylinder that they’re willing to part with. Thanks y’all!
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ramblinrev
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Posted: May/24/2023 at 1:00pm |
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The commonly available dual master that you can make work came on drum brake Hornets and Gremlins: It is: RAYBESTOS MC36237 (or equivalent in Cardone or Centric). It's $66. on RockAuto, it's new, and you might need some brake line adapter fittings. Good luck!
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DaddyJules
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Posted: May/24/2023 at 10:30pm |
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Thanks! I just ordered it, I’ve never replaced a master cylinder before, will I have to change anything else besides maybe the fittings?
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Posted: May/25/2023 at 2:29am |
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Make sure to bench-bleed the master cylinder before you install it on the car. It'll save you some grief.
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You might have to change the pushrod length. Be careful there! Too short a rod and you won't get full braking, to long and the brakes could drag and they will want to grab quickly with a light touch of the pedal. You might have to pull the rod several times if it's long and you're trimming it. Be patient and only take off about 1/8" at a time. Get it too short and you have to find another and start over.
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