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tommyleea · 04-19-2019, 10:04 AM

Original master cylinder removed. The pushrod is still in the master cylinder. I don't see anywhere that says the pushrod is part of the master cylinder, however, it is not coming out of the master cylinder easily. I assume it is just rusted in, and no disassembly is required to remove it. Should the pushrod just pull out of the master cylinder? Thanks

TJ · 04-19-2019, 11:24 AM

It should just pull out.

Merc Cruzer · 04-19-2019, 12:34 PM

Does it have Power Brakes?

paul2748 · 04-19-2019, 09:22 PM

Some Ford push rods around that time had a plastic tip that went on the end of the push rod to hold the rod into the master. The push rod should just pull out, but over the years may be rusted which makes it harder to pull out.

paul2748 · 04-19-2019, 09:24 PM

Based on my experience with 54-56 brakes, shouldn't make a difference as the master for power and non power brakes was the same because of the remote booster.

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Originally Posted by Merc Cruzer

Does it have Power Brakes?

tommyleea · 04-20-2019, 08:06 AM

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Great, Thanks for the info. The rod finally did come out, and there is a plastic tip on the end. Also, about midway on the push rod is a collar. The collar will spin, but it doesn't adjust anything. Also looks like there might be a rubber seal on one end of the collar. The seal is rock hard now. Any info about this collar/seal that is on the push rod? The collar will spin, but it doesn't move up and down along the push rod. Thanks...No power brakes..

TJ · 04-20-2019, 09:17 AM

The master cylinder does have a rubber boot that fits over the rod and also covers the end of the master cylinder. The boot has probably deteriorated and all that is left is part of the boot on the rod.

Merc Cruzer · 04-20-2019, 09:31 AM

I asked if you had power brakes so I would know what to post. Hope these help.

tommyleea · 04-20-2019, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Merc Cruzer

I asked if you had power brakes so I would know what to post. Hope these help.

No power brakes...Thanks for the pics.

tommyleea · 04-20-2019, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ

The master cylinder does have a rubber boot that fits over the rod and also covers the end of the master cylinder. The boot has probably deteriorated and all that is left is part of the boot on the rod.

After further review along with pictures from Merc Cruzer, I believe you are correct, and it is just left over rubber boot. Cheers

04-19-2019, 10:04 AM	#1
tommyleea Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Missouri Posts: 458	53 Ranchwagon master cylinder Original master cylinder removed. The pushrod is still in the master cylinder. I don't see anywhere that says the pushrod is part of the master cylinder, however, it is not coming out of the master cylinder easily. I assume it is just rusted in, and no disassembly is required to remove it. Should the pushrod just pull out of the master cylinder? Thanks

04-19-2019, 11:24 AM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,566	Re: 53 Ranchwagon master cylinder It should just pull out.

04-19-2019, 12:34 PM	#3
Merc Cruzer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Conifer, Colorado Posts: 2,518	Re: 53 Ranchwagon master cylinder Does it have Power Brakes?

04-19-2019, 09:22 PM	#4
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 4,290	Re: 53 Ranchwagon master cylinder Some Ford push rods around that time had a plastic tip that went on the end of the push rod to hold the rod into the master. The push rod should just pull out, but over the years may be rusted which makes it harder to pull out. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

04-20-2019, 08:06 AM	#6
tommyleea Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Missouri Posts: 458	Re: 53 Ranchwagon master cylinder Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Great, Thanks for the info. The rod finally did come out, and there is a plastic tip on the end. Also, about midway on the push rod is a collar. The collar will spin, but it doesn't adjust anything. Also looks like there might be a rubber seal on one end of the collar. The seal is rock hard now. Any info about this collar/seal that is on the push rod? The collar will spin, but it doesn't move up and down along the push rod. Thanks...No power brakes..

04-20-2019, 09:17 AM	#7
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,566	Re: 53 Ranchwagon master cylinder The master cylinder does have a rubber boot that fits over the rod and also covers the end of the master cylinder. The boot has probably deteriorated and all that is left is part of the boot on the rod.