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glennpm · 07-17-2022, 10:00 AM

Whatever brake setup you go with, make sure that the push rod gap to MC bore has a 1/16" to 1/8" gap. Also adjust your brake shoes such that they have a slight drag. Both of these adjustments will ensure that you don't have a lot of lost action in pressurizing your brake system and will give you full pedal stroke.

Be vigilant in checking for leaks and overly hot drums. You may have to tweak the brake shoes a bit until everything is bedded in well.

Glenn

jeepguy1948 · 07-17-2022, 11:55 AM

Coop, yes in the end it is because I want to. I have plenty of rubber on the ground, I'm using '35 wires with the widest possible tires on them. Here is situation... I had planned on doing the brakes next winter but the existing mechanical brakes became extremely unsafe so I had to do something now. I simply don't have the cash for my ideal set up but I was able to buy the '40 style set up quite reasonably from a club member. I know of a man to is working on 4 wheel disc brakes that has a working prototype and is working on getting the rotors manufactured (Covid has set him back 2 years). When he has a system available I am going to go with that As far as I know the primary thing that makes it impossible to do the disc brake job is the 5 1/2" bolt pattern (I'm talking about the rear). I have worked out how I can get a 7" booster in the space. I am thankful that this conversation has gone in the direction it has I have learned a lot of great stuff and I wouldn't change it if I could. But... nobody caught what my real purpose of starting this thread was that I was asking for advice about what master cylinder to use in order to use a remote reservoir. I guess I did not frame my question well. I have since figured out how to avoid that so it no longer matters. I posted my question here on the V8 section because when I ask a "cuz I want to I get bombarded by "experts" telling me why "if it was good enough for the last 90 years it's the only way to do it". That's my story.

V8COOPMAN · 07-17-2022, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by '28 RPU

But... nobody caught what my real purpose of starting this thread was that I was asking for advice about what master cylinder to use in order to use a remote reservoir. I guess I did not frame my question well.

I posted my question here on the V8 section because when I ask a "cuz I want to I get bombarded by "experts" telling me why "if it was good enough for the last 90 years it's the only way to do it". That's my story.

Hey '28 ....I caught the "REMOTE Fill" bit right off the bat. One of my pet peeves is folks jumping into a discussion that either just want to run their mouths because they can't find anyone to talk with, or those who clearly don't have a clue and want to offer advice and wisdom straight out of their collective posteriors. Hence, I generally try to refrain from commenting on that which I have no worthwhile answer for.

"Cuz I like your attitude".....I hope you'll feel welcome to visit this "V8 section" a little more frequently. You got a name, or does "Hey You" work well enough?

Coop

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jeepguy1948 · 07-17-2022, 01:45 PM

Hello Coop, my name is Don Thanks for all your great comments/answers. I'm in western Washington a bit north of Seattle. Gary pops up on here from time to time and he lives on Whidbey island about 20 miles from me. I'll probably meet him some day. I'm going to stick with the banger on this one but if I ever get a chance to build another car I would probably go with a Model A again but I would seriously consider putting a Flathead V8 in it, that to me would be a perfect hot rod. Alas, finances and garage space make it unlikely that I will be able to do another.

07-17-2022, 10:00 AM	#1
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mid-Coast Maine Posts: 2,815	Re: What Master Cylinder Whatever brake setup you go with, make sure that the push rod gap to MC bore has a 1/16" to 1/8" gap. Also adjust your brake shoes such that they have a slight drag. Both of these adjustments will ensure that you don't have a lot of lost action in pressurizing your brake system and will give you full pedal stroke. Be vigilant in checking for leaks and overly hot drums. You may have to tweak the brake shoes a bit until everything is bedded in well. Glenn

07-17-2022, 11:55 AM	#2
jeepguy1948 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 889	Re: What Master Cylinder Coop, yes in the end it is because I want to. I have plenty of rubber on the ground, I'm using '35 wires with the widest possible tires on them. Here is situation... I had planned on doing the brakes next winter but the existing mechanical brakes became extremely unsafe so I had to do something now. I simply don't have the cash for my ideal set up but I was able to buy the '40 style set up quite reasonably from a club member. I know of a man to is working on 4 wheel disc brakes that has a working prototype and is working on getting the rotors manufactured (Covid has set him back 2 years). When he has a system available I am going to go with that As far as I know the primary thing that makes it impossible to do the disc brake job is the 5 1/2" bolt pattern (I'm talking about the rear). I have worked out how I can get a 7" booster in the space. I am thankful that this conversation has gone in the direction it has I have learned a lot of great stuff and I wouldn't change it if I could. But... nobody caught what my real purpose of starting this thread was that I was asking for advice about what master cylinder to use in order to use a remote reservoir. I guess I did not frame my question well. I have since figured out how to avoid that so it no longer matters. I posted my question here on the V8 section because when I ask a "cuz I want to I get bombarded by "experts" telling me why "if it was good enough for the last 90 years it's the only way to do it". That's my story.

07-17-2022, 01:45 PM	#4
jeepguy1948 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 889	Re: What Master Cylinder Hello Coop, my name is Don Thanks for all your great comments/answers. I'm in western Washington a bit north of Seattle. Gary pops up on here from time to time and he lives on Whidbey island about 20 miles from me. I'll probably meet him some day. I'm going to stick with the banger on this one but if I ever get a chance to build another car I would probably go with a Model A again but I would seriously consider putting a Flathead V8 in it, that to me would be a perfect hot rod. Alas, finances and garage space make it unlikely that I will be able to do another.