'56 disc brake conversion master cyl.?

[Ford Freak]

Hey guys! I have a Granada front disc brake conversion installed on my '56 Fairlane. Can someone tell me the brand & part # master cylinder for a MANUAL disc front/drum rear setup? I already have a combo valve (proportioning valve & residual valve) that I will be using. Thanks in advance! F F

 

[paul2748]

Just ask for a 77-80 Granada master cylinder for non-power brakes. That is what I used. I don't have a number.

 

[Ford Freak]

Thanks, Paul. and....I just found this unit @ Speedway part# 91031425. It's probably the same thing as yours? F F

 

[paul2748]

Just make sure for non-power brakes. I assume the bore size is different but not sure..

 

[Ford Freak]

Just make sure for non-power brakes. I assume the bore size is different but not sure..

This is the one. At the bottom of the specs section, it says in "notes" that it is for manual brake systems.



https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Dual...-W-Internal-Stainless-Steel-Sleeve,50597.html

 

[cb]

I have done this for a 56 T-bird and my 57 Ranchero both with manual disc and rear drums, I got mine from Autozone its for a 76 Maverick with manual front discs and rear drums part# NM1680 its new not a rebuilt for $62 been on my Ranchero for 12 years no problems.

 

[Ford Freak]

That Autozone master is almost 50.00 cheaper than Speedway! Actually, I am not surprised. Did you use one of those "combination" proportioning & residual valve blocks?
Your engine & surrounding compartment looks great!!

 

[Gene F]

I have done this for a 56 T-bird and my 57 Ranchero both with manual disc and rear drums, I got mine from Autozone its for a 76 Maverick with manual front discs and rear drums part# NM1680 its new not a rebuilt for $62 been on my Ranchero for 12 years no problems.

The rod...what did you do for that?

 

[cb]

I used a Ford proportioning valve I got off ebay for about $35 and and a adjustable push rod from ebay for around $14 to get it dialed in.

 

[Ford Freak]

Thanks Guys! F F

 

[51shoeboxer]

Hey guys! I have a Granada front disc brake conversion installed on my '56 Fairlane. Can someone tell me the brand & part # master cylinder for a MANUAL disc front/drum rear setup? I already have a combo valve (proportioning valve & residual valve) that I will be using. Thanks in advance! F F

It must be really inconvenient to reach down and press your brake pedal with you hand.