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September 4, 2018 7:25 pm  #1


Yet Another Master Cylinder Question-1966 Galaxie

I've not seen any clear answers here, so I thought I'd ask for clarification.
I have a 1966 Galaxie with power drum brakes and the single reservoir master cylinder with a newer booster. I have ordered a disc brake kit from a vendor on ebay using full size chev pick up calipers (MKD52 pads, not the MKD154 S10) and Mustang cross drilled rotors.

I do not want to buy another booster, and want a Ford master cylinder under my hood. I'm looking for a direct bolt on, hopefully the 72 F250 power disc brake M/C will work without modification to the brake pedal, and I plan on sourcing a proportioning valve from a mid-late 70's front disc rear drum vehicle (likely a GM truck/car) . Anyone have experience with this swap? I know I could use the 67 disc M/C, but the prices are much better on the F250 M/C.

I've been reading for a couple years, I guess it's time to post....

Thanks for any thoughts and advice.

 

September 8, 2018 8:30 am  #2


Re: Yet Another Master Cylinder Question-1966 Galaxie

Redeless1 wrote:

I've not seen any clear answers here, so I thought I'd ask for clarification.
I have a 1966 Galaxie with power drum brakes and the single reservoir master cylinder with a newer booster. I have ordered a disc brake kit from a vendor on ebay using full size chev pick up calipers (MKD52 pads, not the MKD154 S10) and Mustang cross drilled rotors.

I do not want to buy another booster, and want a Ford master cylinder under my hood. I'm looking for a direct bolt on, hopefully the 72 F250 power disc brake M/C will work without modification to the brake pedal, and I plan on sourcing a proportioning valve from a mid-late 70's front disc rear drum vehicle (likely a GM truck/car) . Anyone have experience with this swap? I know I could use the 67 disc M/C, but the prices are much better on the F250 M/C.

I've been reading for a couple years, I guess it's time to post....

Thanks for any thoughts and advice.

Call Master Power Brakes and explain to them what you have and they will direct you to the proper parts to use for your car. They are very helpful. I purchased a dual master cylinder for my 1964 Ford Galaxie that had standard brakes. It already had disc front brakes put on the front by previous owner, but did not have a proportioning valve installed - not good. I left it standard brakes but now brakes operate evenly and much better overall. Plus, it's safer with the dual master cylinder and the proportioning valve.
 

Last edited by galaxielove64 (September 8, 2018 8:31 am)

 

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