Dual chamber master cylinder

[Rigley]

I would like to use a dual chamber master cylinder on my 53 Customline. Can anyone recommend the parts I will need? I don't need disc or power.
Thanks in advance.

 

[JeffB2]

Even better! one of my 1952-59 Ford Group members put together a video click on this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXfXKlj2D1I also check this out: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?do=discuss&group=&discussionid=20141 And join the Group while you are there You will also find all the part numbers posted.

 

[STEVE1103]

Did it on my 53 Merc, old (66-68) mustang master works, for drum brakes all around, need to get a fitting to put the brake light switch in one of the lines, master don't have port for one. Put it right were old one was, it didn't look like it would work but it does! Very easy, Good luck!

 

[Rigley]

Steve, did you use a proportioning valve to balance out the front and rears?

 

[paul2748]

You shouldn't need a proportioning valve with all drum brakes.

If you use a master designed for disks/drums, you will need residual pressure valves as most disk/drum masters do not use one. All all drum masters had them built in as far as I know.

 

[JeffB2]

You shouldn't need a proportioning valve with all drum brakes.

If you use a master designed for disks/drums, you will need residual pressure valves as most disk/drum masters do not use one. All all drum masters had them built in as far as I know.

X2 the prop valve is not needed if you use the parts listed in my previous post.

 

[lowandratty]

I just want to throw my .02 in here.
The video was great, I have done this to a few cars it works out great.
Now let me add that you can grind the end of original push rod down, a little at a time to adjust pedal travel, and you can buy a brake light switch for the 3/8 - 18 thread and screw it right into the front three way block where you removed the rear brake line.
Extend the original wires to the new switch location and not have to make a bracket to mount a switch at the pedal.
I hope this helps anyone out there. Ken

 

[paul2748]

If your changing the brake system, go with a mechanical switch. Much better as you can adjust it so the brake lights go on immediately when you hit the peddle. This warns the guys behind you earlier, possibly avoiding a rear ender.

The low pressure switches may be better, but ask you self this question - Why did all manufacturers go to a mechanical switch?

 

[Rigley]

Thanks everyone for the imput. I was really concerned about proper proportioning.

 

[Tinker]

Even better! one of my 1952-59 Ford Group members put together a video click on this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXfXKlj2D1I also check this out: http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/group.php?do=discuss&group=&discussionid=20141 And join the Group while you are there You will also find all the part numbers posted.

Helpful video.