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FatFender · 09-14-2010, 08:34 PM

I'm kind of frustrated. I have rebuilt the master cylinder on my PickUp but I am still am having trouble with brakes at times. They dont always "release" after stopping. After a few minutes they will release and will act normal until the next time I have to stop. It really takes the fun out of driving it. I plan to replace the master cylinder and was looking to this group for the best source for the part. I dont want to rebuild again.

Similar situation with fuel. I have a carb with cracked housing ( I dont know that type of carb it is, I'm running a stock flathead. I would prefer to send my carb to a recognized carb expert and have him rebuild what I have and hopefully replace the defective casting and whatever else is necessary to make everything work properly. A distant second place would be to buy a replacement carb but they are kind of pricey.

Vic Piano · 09-15-2010, 06:19 AM

Just about all the Ford Flathead parts suppliers will have the master cylinder and all other brake parts for your truck. There are several Carburetor rebuilders on this and other forums, KenCT, CharlieNY, etc. Dennis Carpenter Reproductions in Charlotte, NC should have everything you to rebuild your brake system.

41ford1 · 09-15-2010, 07:00 AM

You issue with the master cylinder can be caused by the lack of freeplay of the pedal to master cylinder push rod. The push rod should have about 1/8" of free travel before pushing the cylinder.

All the vendors Vic listed are good sources.

41PICUP · 09-15-2010, 08:42 AM

Bob Drake, Sacramento Vintage Ford, C & G Ford Parts all have web-sites.

alan · 09-15-2010, 05:29 PM

Fatfender a friend of mine with a 35 with hyd brakes had a similar problem would not immediatly release-found two problems- master cylinder rod was not adjusted so it would come all the way back, look in the master cylinder you should be able to see the hole in the bottom of the cylinder and the end of the piston. Two solutions one we put a better pedal return spring on it and then adjusted the piston rod to clear the hole in the master cylinder, no problems since then

Dragfink · 09-15-2010, 06:03 PM

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09-14-2010, 08:34 PM	#1
FatFender Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 17	Source for 1941 Ford P/U Parts Needed Carburetor and Master Cylinder I'm kind of frustrated. I have rebuilt the master cylinder on my PickUp but I am still am having trouble with brakes at times. They dont always "release" after stopping. After a few minutes they will release and will act normal until the next time I have to stop. It really takes the fun out of driving it. I plan to replace the master cylinder and was looking to this group for the best source for the part. I dont want to rebuild again. Similar situation with fuel. I have a carb with cracked housing ( I dont know that type of carb it is, I'm running a stock flathead. I would prefer to send my carb to a recognized carb expert and have him rebuild what I have and hopefully replace the defective casting and whatever else is necessary to make everything work properly. A distant second place would be to buy a replacement carb but they are kind of pricey.

09-15-2010, 06:19 AM	#2
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Source for 1941 Ford P/U Parts Needed Carburetor and Master Cylinder Just about all the Ford Flathead parts suppliers will have the master cylinder and all other brake parts for your truck. There are several Carburetor rebuilders on this and other forums, KenCT, CharlieNY, etc. Dennis Carpenter Reproductions in Charlotte, NC should have everything you to rebuild your brake system. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

09-15-2010, 07:00 AM	#3
41ford1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ManchVegas, New Hampshah Posts: 1,589	Re: Source for 1941 Ford P/U Parts Needed Carburetor and Master Cylinder You issue with the master cylinder can be caused by the lack of freeplay of the pedal to master cylinder push rod. The push rod should have about 1/8" of free travel before pushing the cylinder. All the vendors Vic listed are good sources.

09-15-2010, 08:42 AM	#4
41PICUP Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: El Cerrito CA Posts: 338	Re: Source for 1941 Ford P/U Parts Needed Carburetor and Master Cylinder Bob Drake, Sacramento Vintage Ford, C & G Ford Parts all have web-sites.

09-15-2010, 05:29 PM	#5
alan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UPSTATESC Posts: 669	Re: Source for 1941 Ford P/U Parts Needed Carburetor and Master Cylinder Fatfender a friend of mine with a 35 with hyd brakes had a similar problem would not immediatly release-found two problems- master cylinder rod was not adjusted so it would come all the way back, look in the master cylinder you should be able to see the hole in the bottom of the cylinder and the end of the piston. Two solutions one we put a better pedal return spring on it and then adjusted the piston rod to clear the hole in the master cylinder, no problems since then

09-15-2010, 06:03 PM	#6
Dragfink Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Detroit, Mi. Posts: 111	Re: Source for 1941 Ford P/U Parts Needed Carburetor and Master Cylinder Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Check your PM's...