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Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:06 pm    Post subject: master cyl.   

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Im rebuilding the front end on my ranchero, using granada discs went through all the forums new and old and cant find a difinitive answer on what m/c to use with manual disc brakes?.

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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:30 am    Post subject:   

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Get a hold of Smurfee I believe that he is using non power brakes on his car. Did you go onto the 2 old sites they are read only but somewhere there was a section on master cyl.




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Bill Krueger
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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 10:22 am    Post subject:   

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I am using a 76 Granada manual master cylinder on my 36 and it has been there for 20 years (rebuilt a few times) and has passed the NSRA Safety 23 since they sarted the program.
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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 11:33 am    Post subject:   

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I used a Mustang master cyl. for disc/drum non-power. The nice thing about these is that the lines come out on the drivers side so they don't interfere with the valve covers, and they are a bolt on.

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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 3:48 pm    Post subject:   

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HI CALLBACK SMURFEE here, I have non power disk brakes from a 77 T-BIRD & I used a 75 TARINO master cylider!
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Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 5:36 pm    Post subject:   

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i used the granada master and proportioning valve both on my 57 it is a direct bolt on . 

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Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:44 am    Post subject:   

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I failed to mention that I used the proportioning valve from the 76 Granada as well.
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Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 6:03 am    Post subject: Mst Cyl   

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Hello
I used a 74 Mavrick non-power front disc, rear drum mst cyl
p/n wag r83746. Fits using 2 of the 4 orig holes.
I used one the other holes to run the stop light wires inside to the new electric switch.


Caution ****
Don't afix the keeper on front of rod until you're positive
it's a good fit. (ie) It won't come back out of the mst cyl once it's in with
the keeper.

The new rod has a flat end vs orig round end.
This allows the use of an elect stop light sw from 65 mustang.
to eliminate the pressure stop switch.
Works like a charm.

I'll find p/n soon & maybe old post of this

Ron

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Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 9:05 pm    Post subject:   

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I used a Maverick unit also, mainly because the lines came out on the left (fender) side instead of the right (engine) side. I ended up lengthening the push rod by 1 1/2 inches to get the pedal to hang in the right spot. I also used Granada brakes, and the Granada distrib. block...

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Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 10:46 pm    Post subject: master cyl.   

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hey fairlane500ron, I would like more info on the 65 mustang brake switch.

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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 8:14 am    Post subject: Stop Light Switch   

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Switch is 65 Mustang , electric (Not Pressure)
Mounts on end of brake rod with orig mounting bolt to pedal.
Don't get too tight.....
P/N = SLS69 . Bought it from Bumper to Bumper parts store.
About $3 to $5 (I think)
You must use the brake rod that comes with the 74 Maverick Mst Cyl.
It has a flat end by bolt. This allows sw to close when pedal is moved.
Orig 57 rod end was round.
I'll try to post a picture
Works great. I had my doubts, but just touch brake pedal and sw actuates.
Two wires. I ran them through one of the top empty holes of orig mst cyl mounts.
Ron



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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 8:18 am    Post subject: Pictures   

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Well............
That worked, much to my surprise.
Here's a couple more




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callback
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Posted: Wed Oct 18, 2006 10:17 pm    Post subject:   

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Great pictures looks like the way to go, Ill be starting on mine this weekend, one more question did you have to lenghten the maverick master cyl. rod or use as is thanks alot.

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fairlane500ron
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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:12 am    Post subject: Brake Rod Length   

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Hello
I really can't answer that ...yet...
I have everything back together, and have started the bleeding process,
but have not completed the job so i can road test.
AND...It's been over 7 - 8 months since I have messed with it.
Been kinda busy the past year.....working away from home.

Want some pics of the brake / spindle installation?
Ron



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Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:19 pm    Post subject:   

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Thanks but I have that part covered.