Thoughts on this master cylinder..

[Steve1968LS2]

Ok.. Im running 6 piston front wilwoods with 4 piston rear wilwoods..

MANUAL BRAKES.. no power :)

Im looking for a NICE master cylinder and these just came out..

http://www.ssbrakes.com/products/detail/4402/?make=Street Rod Accessories&model=Master+Cylinder+Billet+Aluminum&year=

Thoughts? Would the 1" bore be sufficient with the manual brakes?

Yes I have the adjustable propotioning valve for the rear brakes.. :D

[harshman]

That’s pretty. Unless you are going for a show car only look, it is a waste of money. Why no power?
From what I understand, I think you will want to look at 15/16" bore. I'm not a brake expert, I just seem to done it all :rolleyes: .
I am now switching to a hydorboost system.

[Steve1968LS2]

That’s pretty. Unless you are going for a show car only look, it is a waste of money. Why no power?
From what I understand, I think you will want to look at 15/16" bore. I'm not a brake expert, I just seem to done it all :rolleyes: .
I am now switching to a hydorboost system.

Why cant something look good AND be functional??? I want a car that will do good at the the track and at the show.. So besides being expensive why would it be "a waste of money"??

No power because I want as few options as possible.. Also I dont dont see the need for power given the brake setup I have. :)

And lastly.. would there be a big difference between a 1" bore and 15/16th" bore?

Thanks for the input :)

[harshman]

$380 seems a bit too much for my blood. Not too many people go to car shows and stare at your master cylinder - IMO. You can also do some pretty creative powder coating - OR (I like this option) hide it somehow. My dad always liked to do this. It’ll give you a different look.

As far as power goes, see what your system will do from 60-0mph. If you’re happy with it, keep it. Power systems - specifically hydroboost will shorten those times dramatically. For me it is all about performance. Not seat of your pants – feel performance but actual numbers. Example – I was very excited when I bought my car from this guy that smoked the tires through third (tires were dry rotted). :hand:

15/16” bore– I’m not sure. You may want to look up Tom (chicane), or Tyler (ATS – Teetoe Jones) for more in depth help on this.

[Ralph LoGrasso]

As far as power goes, see what your system will do from 60-0mph. If you’re happy with it, keep it. Power systems - specifically hydroboost will shorten those times dramatically.

--Be ready for the rebuttles and differing opinions on this.



Have you considered dual master cylinders? That is what I'm going with, it's more of a true race setup though, and may not be what you're looking for. Since instead of having 1 "ugly" master, you now have two. :-/

[Steve1968LS2]

Well $380 is steep.. but its not any more crazy than my billet Throttle Body at $350 or my ceramic coated 600 gearbox at DS&E or my $100 custom billet PS pump pulley.. or.. well you get the idea.. :)

I dont care so much about the cost.. to me a car is a package of details.. you need to look at and not know why you like it.. just that you do. This MC is beautiful.. its also from a reputable brake company.

I just need opinions on the bore size and other issues. My care will see track use and a LOT of street use but its not a "race car" so the two MC system seems a bit overboard.. I was just going to go with a standard small bore unit from MP (you can see it on my car in my site) but the clean lines of this one (and the O-ringed cap) attracted me from a "looks" area..

So.. how about that one inch bore :)

[68BNUT]

yeah I think its pretty cool lookin and different Probably the best way to find out is to just call wilwood they always seem helpful when i call??

[ballistic69]

Steve,

John Bulba ( who builts TA cars and is building mine ) had me go with the Tilton clutch and brake assembly. The brake assembly has two master cylinder and uses a balance bar to adjust front and rear brake bias. I have the setup with the reverse mount master cylinders (no masters through the firewall). I have the same Wilwood set up you have ( 6-piston front, 4 in the rear ). I asked John about power assist and he said that you get a better feel with out it.

Here's where I bought mine
Link: http://www.pitstopusa.com/BRAKEPEDALS.htm

[Budnik Wheels]

Steve,
Nice piece. Assuming the performance end is up to par with what you need, it will compliment all of the other billet components on your car...
wheels, tail light bezels, and other pieces under the hood.

Bling Bling,
Jon
Budnik Wheels

[Steve1968LS2]

Steve,
Nice piece. Assuming the performance end is up to par with what you need, it will compliment all of the other billet components on your car...
wheels, tail light bezels, and other pieces under the hood.

Bling Bling,
Jon
Budnik Wheels

Thanks Jon..

Hey.. I found them headlights I told you about :) Call me..

Im still waiting for one of the braking gurus to come in and verse me in bore sizes :D

[TYERFRYER]

I would recommend a 7/8" mc for the wilwood fronts.You should check out the mc from cnc it allows you to use seperate mc front and rear.I am running the 6 piston willwoods in the front and this is the mc and bore i choose.

[69speed]

I called Wilwood before buying my Mastercylinder for the same brake setup. The guy I talked to there recommended a 1" bore mc from a 68 corvette. My cars not finished yet, but if it doesn't work out it was only a $23 part +core. Oh Yeah It's UGLY! I'll probably replace it after the project is complete, but right now the price is right and it's what the brake experts recommended.

[Little Bob]

I was thinking of useing that same master cylinder. I've been reading a lot about Hydroboost. Has anyone mounted the Hydroboost section behind the firewall with just the master cylinder showing in the engine compartment?