My truck currently has the stock original single master cylinder system. I had the original MC re-sleeved with brass by an outfit in California. I was thinking about replacing the single MC with a dual MC system from CPP. I was wondering from those on the list that still have the original MC setup if tey feel this system provides enough stopping power for the truck. I am planning on using my truck as a daily driver and also let my teenager son drive it to school every now and then. thanks, Antonio
What about discs up front and a power booster? That's how I'm going reguardless of engine type. It's just better stopping/ easier pad replacement. Just my two sense. (which after two glasses of cheap wine is all I have left..)
Here's my 3 cents (inflation, you know!) You're running a 6 banger, IIRC. Post 1950 which means bendix drum brakes. I grew up with bendix drum brakes (and Huck too) and i never had a problem stopping (and believe me, I basically had 2 speeds, stop and wide open). There's nothing wrong with drum brakes especially with the drive trains of vehicles of the 50's, 60's and early 70's. If you said that you were putting a stroker V8 in your truck with bolt on power, i'd say put power assisted discs on all 4's. With that said, I'll admit that disc brakes are more efficient, less fade, etc etc. It's up to you and will all depend on how you drive it.
I fully agree. Standard brake system is fine for our old trucks. But if you hop up and throw some horse power in her you should for safety sakes switch to disc's. I like my brake pedal play/drop on my old '54 keeps me wondering of she is going to stop at times. But is still the original deal which is what I want.
i've got original brakes on my 53 with a 235 6 banger. i think they're fine, as long as you know how to use them (they will lock up if you slam on 'em, as you know), which i'm sure is not a problem with you guys. jon
Old? Are you insinuating that we are old and don't drive fast enough to need to slam the brakes? Well,,, as statistics go, it takes 1.5 seconds to realize you need to stop in an emergency, 1.5 seconds to act on those facts, figure in old age, that counts for at least another 2 to 3 seconds... come to think of it, we might need to drive slow or we'll be kissin something besides our wife Yep, maybe we need to put disk brakes on our old trucks TB'sD
I know everyone is answering disc versus drums but I see another question here. The original MC is a single resevoir. The kit from CP allows yo to put a later model dual resevoir. I have bought that kit and will install it soon with no intention of going with discs. The reason is, if one wheel cylinder fails with a single resevoir MC you are free wheeling and depending only on your E brake and your ability to act fast (over 50 here so slower reflexes, see above). With a dual MC, if one wheel cylinder goes in front, you still have your back brakes working. I just like redundancy in systems on which my life and the lives of my passengers depend. Let me know if my logic is flawed. Gater
Dual MC You're right Gator ~ there is a big safet factor in adding a dual circuit master cylinder , even if non power brakes . (said the guy who still has yukky Huck brakes)
I added disk brakes on the front of my daily driver GMC and a dual master cylinder. Best thing I ever did to it.
I have the original drum brakes, but added a booster dual reservior master cylinder. It will throw you thru the windshield if you over do it. the old brake system required a lot of "mashing" from higher speeds. It definitely stops quiceker now, but don't over do it. i believe the rebuild master i have came from a mustang II.
Manual MC Upgrade I figured as much . If it was a bolt up affair (for the Master Cylinder) please post the brand & PN or the application so others can do this as many ask me....
