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RustyRatRod

RustyRatRod

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What master cylinder is everybody usin for drum to manual disc conversion on the early A body? The A Cardone number is 10-1326M but it's out of stock everywhere. Is there something else that works in its stead? Thank you drive through.
 
This the one I used for my drum to manual Kelsey hayes swap.
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Thank you. Do you like how it works?
 
I've only done B Bodies and found the aluminum one from doctor diff to work well.
Otherwise I had trouble moving enough fluid with a low peddle
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If originality isn't important, I've had success with the aluminum 15/16" MC from Dr Diff. It requires the 4 to 2 bolt adapter that he sells.
I had trouble finding the stock 73-76 A body non power iron unit locally. The NON power unit has the recess to retain the brake pedal pushrod. Some power MCs don't.
 
I may not be of much help here, but I’m running one that is correct for a 69 Dart with manual disc. You may find that you wouldn’t think it’s the right one because it has the same size bowls for front and back, but for a K-H manual disc setup, it is correct.
 
cosgig said:
I may not be of much help here, but I’m running one that is correct for a 69 Dart with manual disc. You may find that you wouldn’t think it’s the right one because it has the same size bowls for front and back, but for a K-H manual disc setup, it is correct.
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I'm not sure here but don't the 69 drum brake masters have the same size bowls as well? If so how can you identify them, by part # ? Just curious . I wouldn't mind one in my Ragtop. I once read drum and disk were the same master back then just a different proportioning valve but you can't believe it just cause you read it. Rock auto show manual drum and power brakes no mention of front disk. Inquiring minds want to know. :eek:
 
Kern Dog said:
If originality isn't important, I've had success with the aluminum 15/16" MC from Dr Diff. It requires the 4 to 2 bolt adapter that he sells.
I had trouble finding the stock 73-76 A body non power iron unit locally. The NON power unit has the recess to retain the brake pedal pushrod. Some power MCs don't.
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I use the same , mine is from an 86 diplomat tho. 15/16 , stops my car , but cant lock them up ---?
Wish I`d gone 7/8'' !
 
Kendog 170 said:
I'm not sure here but don't the 69 drum brake masters have the same size bowls as well? If so how can you identify them, by part # ? Just curious . I wouldn't mind one in my Ragtop. I once read drum and disk were the same master back then just a different proportioning valve but you can't believe it just cause you read it. Rock auto show manual drum and power brakes no mention of front disk. Inquiring minds want to know. :eek:
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yep, they are the same master, or at least they look the same. I got mine from a brake only supplier that used to be in Ann Arbor called S&H Brakes. I too questioned whether it was right, but they knew all about the K-H system and assured me it was the correct unit. I don’t know the part number or make, it was some time ago when I got it.
 
cosgig said:
yep, they are the same master, or at least they look the same. I got mine from a brake only supplier that used to be in Ann Arbor called S&H Brakes. I too questioned whether it was right, but they knew all about the K-H system and assured me it was the correct unit. I don’t know the part number or make, it was some time ago when I got it.
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I actually have a couple packed away. Not accessible for a few years after I move. They are cheap enough on Rock Auto. I did purchase a Proportioning valve for KH brakes after reading an article about it, still running a drum brake proportioning valve with 1974 Disk MC . Works decent but not great. If I get more time to work on it I want great .
 
I got the A1 Cardone parts cross for the one in post #2 comin. We'll see what it looks like. You know how them reman parts are.
 
For what it's worth I just thought about this one.
I've been using it for years on my later A bodies with factory front disk.
They were power brake cars that I went manual on.
Seems to work fine.
Raybestos MC36412 Professional Grade Brake Master Cylinder
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C71K0U/?tag=fabo03-20

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