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Rayfry · 04-20-2019, 02:59 PM

Has anyone relocated their master cylinder to the fire wall and installed hanging brake and clutch pedals? 1949 Ford Custom is my ride. How difficult and is it worth it? What Master Cylinder did you use?

51 MERC-CT · 04-20-2019, 06:37 PM

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.

aussie merc · 04-20-2019, 06:48 PM

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 · 04-20-2019, 06:50 PM

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 · 04-20-2019, 06:59 PM

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Did it on my 51.
I fabbed up a pedal ass'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.

04-20-2019, 02:59 PM	#1
Rayfry Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Philadelphia Pa Posts: 67	Master Cylinder Has anyone relocated their master cylinder to the fire wall and installed hanging brake and clutch pedals? 1949 Ford Custom is my ride. How difficult and is it worth it? What Master Cylinder did you use?

04-20-2019, 06:37 PM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Master Cylinder 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. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

04-20-2019, 06:48 PM	#3
aussie merc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: sydney australia Posts: 1,033	Re: Master Cylinder 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

04-20-2019, 06:50 PM	#4
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: Master Cylinder 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.

04-20-2019, 06:59 PM	#5
rick r Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodville Ontario Posts: 227	Re: Master Cylinder Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Did it on my 51. I fabbed up a pedal ass'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.