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1-1/8 single bore master cylinder

Started by abe_lugo, 2026-04-23 20:14

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abe_lugo

Looking for a reasonable core 1-1/8" master cylinder for a power brake setup. I can rebuild it.
Let me know what you got.
Abe      Los Angeles, CA  IN Los Angeles proper. 90008

abe_lugo

The car I'm working on has power brakes but they must have not been able to find the right master. And it has a 1" bore and it crusty inside.
Abe      Los Angeles, CA  IN Los Angeles proper. 90008

RICH MUISE

If no luck here, I would check the salvage yards in your area specializing in Ford stuff. I believe 2002 and newer Mustang GTs and Cobras had 1 1/8 masters, but on a hydroboost, not sure if the masters were different for those.
I can do this, I can do this, I, well, maybe

abe_lugo

Rich I have one of those on another 57 and it's just ok.  I rather have the original.  I have looked past it and left them on and pulled just the brake side. 
Abe      Los Angeles, CA  IN Los Angeles proper. 90008

Ray

You can bore a one inch and put a new style kit in it. Just start with a good one inch. I just gave the last nos one I had to a friend in Saint Lewis. sorry
Willow Green 57 convert
Coral Sand over Gunmetal 57 "E" convert
"M" code 1969 Fairlane Ranchero
"Q" code 1969 Torino Cobra jet (427)
Inca Gold 57 Thunderbird

abe_lugo

Ray I was thinking about doing that exact thing, but Im seeing that 1" can used for both, I'll run what I have and see how it goes.
Abe      Los Angeles, CA  IN Los Angeles proper. 90008

Ray

As long as you don't need the embossed 1 1/8 on the cylinder it shouldn't be a problem. Just keep in mind that that bellows system is really crappy. If you have no originality concerns it would be a lot better to run the '56 pass/55 to 57 t-bird fender mounted unit. Based on experience.
Willow Green 57 convert
Coral Sand over Gunmetal 57 "E" convert
"M" code 1969 Fairlane Ranchero
"Q" code 1969 Torino Cobra jet (427)
Inca Gold 57 Thunderbird

cokefirst

I may have an extra.  Will check at the shop tomorrow. 
1957 Skyliner
2 1956 Thunderbird2
2 1955 Thunderbirds
1956 Ford PU
1931 Model AA stakebed
1957 Ford Country Sedan

Gene

I have a brand new corvette master cylinder (like used on 63-67) that I was going to use on my streetrod, but I do not have cleareance.  I often wonder if I can use that on my 57. 
Gene   
57 Skyliner
1928 Model-A
1967 ElCamino
1936 Plymouth streetrod

abe_lugo

I went ahead used the old one.  Joked it out and dropped and knew kit it.

Gene please report back or post pics of the mount. 
Abe      Los Angeles, CA  IN Los Angeles proper. 90008

Gene

The one I have has two ports on each side, so I can easily mount my brake light switch. 
Gene   
57 Skyliner
1928 Model-A
1967 ElCamino
1936 Plymouth streetrod

ragtop

I sent one out to a company in FL. that does masters and boosters they bored it out and put a sleeve in it i think a stainless sleeve