Master Cylinder
- Thread starter Rayfry
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51 MERC-CT
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Most '51 and earlier cars that have been converted to hanging pedal/s were done to accommodate added power brake boosters. (easiest place to locate one)
Otherwise can't see any advantage to adding a hanging pedal.
If you are really hung up on doing so just look at '52 and later Ford installations.
Otherwise can't see any advantage to adding a hanging pedal.
If you are really hung up on doing so just look at '52 and later Ford installations.
aussie merc
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lot of time and effort for little result do a full reco with quality parts you will be surprised just how good stock brakes are
TJ
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There are kits that are sold by the streetrod parts companies that make the job easy. My old neighbor did it on his 49 Ford. It was a fairly simple job. Check with Classic Performance Products as I think they have the kit. The other companies to check are Jamco, ECI, and Master Power Brakes.
rick r
Senior Member
Did it on my 51.
I fabbed up a pedal ***'y and used used a mid 60's duel chamber master and booster. I converted to a Disc/drum system. Make sure you specify a drum/drum or a disc/drum master to match your system. Well worth the time and expense especially if you plan on driving freeway speeds. Several of the hot rod suppliers offer bolt in systems if you want to go that route.
I fabbed up a pedal ***'y and used used a mid 60's duel chamber master and booster. I converted to a Disc/drum system. Make sure you specify a drum/drum or a disc/drum master to match your system. Well worth the time and expense especially if you plan on driving freeway speeds. Several of the hot rod suppliers offer bolt in systems if you want to go that route.