Master Cylinder Conversion

I can recommend cobra automotive's product. I am using it.



about 1/2 of the way down the page:

http://cobraautomotive.com/new products.htm



Z. Ray

 

I would add that this, or any modification, that can easily removed is not a big deal.

Make the car what you want it to be for your needs. Keep the removed parts in safe storage and restore them as needed. When you want to sell the car then put it back the way you found it.

Z. Ray

 

If you are not competing in Concours events often, then it is a very smart move.
I have done this to my 66 GT coupe, it almost looks similar to the photo about. the coupe of mine is more of a track/drag/cruiser so it did not matter to me to convert it.

 

+1 on the Cobra Automotive unit. The 1" bore works great on mine. Old original type is stashed away were it belongs since its a driven car.

Welcome to the site too! Pics of your car would be cool too!

Ken

 

I ordered one yesterday, should arrive towards the end of next week. The timing of this post was perfect for when I bled my brakes the master cylinder did not perform well so I decided to replace it to be sure.

The dual unit cost about the same as the single so it was a no brainer. Hope it is not to hard to install!

Ron

 

I also bought the pre bent lines they sell (the ones for the original proportioning valve). They fit great.

Z. Ray

 

I too bought the pre bent lines and the adjustable push rod to adjust the travel of the brake pedal.

Ron

 

Installed the Cobra master cylinder and it works good. The hardest part was putting on the new push rod (the cotter pin is very hard to get in). The plumbing was not a direct fit and they had to be re-bent to fit, after about an hour it was ready to go.

Not having anyone to help bleed the brakes I decided to try the method of using 1/4" ID tubing and a old drinking water bottle. To keep the hose in place I drilled a hole thru the cap. Putting about a 1/2" of fluid in the bottle and starting with wheel furtherest from the Master Cylinder (Right rear). Pumped about 10 time until I saw fresh fluid in the 1/4" line. Moved to the left rear, then right front and then the left front. When finished the pedal is rock hard so I am very pleased with the end result.

Ron

 

I installed the dual master cylinder several years ago. I think its a great
upgrade from a safety stand point. Really, a no brainer. You can always
change back to the old system if you feel the need. But why would you?

 

The hardest allotment was putting on the new advance rod. The accoutrements was not a absolute fit and they had to be re-bent to fit, afterwards about an hour it was accessible to go. Putting about a 1/2" of aqueous in the canteen and starting with caster furtherer from the Master Cylinder.