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red carr · 10-31-2015, 12:09 PM

Anybody know where I maybe can find a master cyl or repair kit for my
54 merc Monterey with power brakes? Nobody seems to list one for power brks. Have found an old booster/cyl but want to rebuild before installing.
Sent my original setup out for rebuilding but ended up having to junk it.
Wanting to keep it original.

Kahuna · 10-31-2015, 06:26 PM

Red
In 54 I think there is no special master for you car.

paul2748 · 10-31-2015, 08:39 PM

I know for the 55-57 TBirds, there was no special master for power brakes.

Ford blue blood · 11-01-2015, 09:22 AM

Could it be he has a Treadelvac?

dmsfrr · 11-01-2015, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ford blue blood

Could it be he has a Treadelvac?

red carr,
A photo or two of the parts you have will help answer your question.

red carr · 11-02-2015, 12:20 PM

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Thks,
It is a treadle vac and the m cyl reservoir mounts crosswise to the cyl/booster.
Weird looking devil.

miker98038 · 11-02-2015, 03:03 PM

Several years ago my friends OT car had a treadle vac fail. I think even though its the m/c, you might start with the TV guys. My friend elected to change to a more modern vacuum booster and dual circuit master.

These guys are at least west coast.

http://www.karpspowerbrake.com/booster.html

Alaska Jim · 11-02-2015, 06:07 PM

red carr, where are you located in Alaska?

toby · 11-03-2015, 07:04 AM

Kanter Auto Products lists a repair kit for $75.00.
www.kanter.com

red carr · 11-05-2015, 04:43 PM

Yeh, Alaska Jim, I am clear over in Wasilla.

red carr · 11-05-2015, 04:44 PM

Wish it was that simple. Kanters kit is for treadle vac part not the m cyl

red carr · 11-05-2015, 04:47 PM

Boy Toby, that is one fine looking ford. Had one that color. Only problem was, everybody kept wanting to buy it. That was in early 50s

Alaska Jim · 11-05-2015, 07:18 PM

red carr,, I live off the palmer/ Wasilla hwy, near the mattress ranch. I haven't found any source for your master cyl yet. when my back is a little better maybe we could get together and take a look at what you need. if you just need a master cyl. and you still have your original there options to have it sleeved with stainless like a lot of people do with the corvette stuff. have you tried Green Sales? they sell a lot of old obsolete hard to find parts. http://www.greensalescompany.com/

Robz51 · 11-06-2015, 12:02 PM

55-57 Chevies used the treadlevac which appears to be similar,if not the same, as your Merc. Maybe another avenue to try.
Rob

10-31-2015, 12:09 PM	#1
red carr Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: alaska Posts: 26	brake m cyl Anybody know where I maybe can find a master cyl or repair kit for my 54 merc Monterey with power brakes? Nobody seems to list one for power brks. Have found an old booster/cyl but want to rebuild before installing. Sent my original setup out for rebuilding but ended up having to junk it. Wanting to keep it original.

10-31-2015, 06:26 PM	#2
Kahuna Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,617	Re: brake m cyl Red In 54 I think there is no special master for you car.

10-31-2015, 08:39 PM	#3
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: brake m cyl I know for the 55-57 TBirds, there was no special master for power brakes. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

11-01-2015, 09:22 AM	#4
Ford blue blood Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 814	Re: brake m cyl Could it be he has a Treadelvac? __________________ Bill, certified Ford nut. 2016 F-150 2016 Focus 08 Shelby GT500 57 Ford Ranchero 36 Chevy, 351C/FMX, 8", Mustang II

11-02-2015, 12:20 PM	#6
red carr Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: alaska Posts: 26	Re: brake m cyl Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thks, It is a treadle vac and the m cyl reservoir mounts crosswise to the cyl/booster. Weird looking devil.

11-02-2015, 03:03 PM	#7
miker98038 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Kent, WA. Tucson, AZ Posts: 1,397	Re: brake m cyl Several years ago my friends OT car had a treadle vac fail. I think even though its the m/c, you might start with the TV guys. My friend elected to change to a more modern vacuum booster and dual circuit master. These guys are at least west coast. http://www.karpspowerbrake.com/booster.html

11-02-2015, 06:07 PM	#8
Alaska Jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 1,575	Re: brake m cyl red carr, where are you located in Alaska?

11-03-2015, 07:04 AM	#9
toby Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 472	Re: brake m cyl Kanter Auto Products lists a repair kit for $75.00. www.kanter.com

11-05-2015, 04:43 PM	#10
red carr Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: alaska Posts: 26	Re: brake m cyl Yeh, Alaska Jim, I am clear over in Wasilla.

11-05-2015, 04:44 PM	#11
red carr Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: alaska Posts: 26	Re: brake m cyl Wish it was that simple. Kanters kit is for treadle vac part not the m cyl

11-05-2015, 04:47 PM	#12
red carr Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: alaska Posts: 26	Re: brake m cyl Boy Toby, that is one fine looking ford. Had one that color. Only problem was, everybody kept wanting to buy it. That was in early 50s

11-05-2015, 07:18 PM	#13
Alaska Jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 1,575	Re: brake m cyl red carr,, I live off the palmer/ Wasilla hwy, near the mattress ranch. I haven't found any source for your master cyl yet. when my back is a little better maybe we could get together and take a look at what you need. if you just need a master cyl. and you still have your original there options to have it sleeved with stainless like a lot of people do with the corvette stuff. have you tried Green Sales? they sell a lot of old obsolete hard to find parts. http://www.greensalescompany.com/

11-06-2015, 12:02 PM	#14
Robz51 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rogers, AR, USA Posts: 141	Re: brake m cyl 55-57 Chevies used the treadlevac which appears to be similar,if not the same, as your Merc. Maybe another avenue to try. Rob