69 Camaro with C5 Front Brakes

[69importkilla]

So I just installed some C5 calipers on the front and was wondering if the factory M/C will work them? I took the car out for it's "maiden" voyage tonight and it seemed like it took some effort to get it to stop. I do have power brakes on it, and originally it had disk on the front.

Any suggestions?

[Apogee]

Reduce the bore size of your master cylinder from 1-1/8" to 1" or 15/16". Quick way to reduce your pedal effort by 22% to 33% respectively, give or take.

Tobin
KORE3

[69importkilla]

Thanks Tobin!

I didn't think I was going to get any help...

[69importkilla]

Curious, any recommendations on a particular master? Maybe something from GM?

[andrewb70]

Curious, any recommendations on a particular master? Maybe something from GM?

I'd go with a 15/16" bore MC. You can get them inexpensively at almost any auto parts store. Look up 1977 Malibu with 6 cylinder engine and manual brakes. It will have a deep hole in the back of the piston and have a rod. The rod will have to be modified to work with the older style clevis connection. No big deal...

If you want to go with a 1" bore, then look at C3 Corvette.

Andrew

Edit....I misread your post. I thought you were going with manual brakes...The above MCs are for manual brakes...LOL

Maybe someone else can suggest MCs for power brakes.

[andrewb70]

Looks like a 1979 Malibu MC will work. WAGNER MC101253

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=2152698&cc=1055045

I like the plastic reservoirs.

Andrew

[a67]

For a 1" bore M/C, can use a stock 4-wheel drum M/C. Most likely would be a direct bolt in.

Bob.

[130fe]

The DSE one is nice, I have one. Here is some good info- https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/91277-DSE-M-C-amp-Booster-part-s?highlight=dse+booster

[Pete68]

Use C5 booster and master!! Works amazing.

https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/61780-C5-Disc-Brake-Swap-for-67-69-Camaro?highlight=