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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Jun 2006
      Location
      Halden, Norway, Europe
      Posts
      213

      LT1 or LS1 master?

      Hi,

      I've got C5 13" brakes up front (Baer Track Plus) and LS1 rear brakes. I don't want to use the heavy cast iron master that came with the Baer kit and rather buy a used alu master from a newer vehicle. I have the original 64 Chevelle booster and pedals. I have no idea what the pedal arc ratio is, but I guess approx 3.5:1

      Should I go with the LT1 or LS1 master? Do I have the correct details about the master bores?

      LT1 = 0.862" ~7/8"
      LS1 = 1"

      I guess my booster isn't really that strong. Also, if I would go manual instead, would that change your recommendation? I wan't my wife to be able to drive the car too, so it might require too much pedal effort?



    2. #2
      Join Date
      Aug 2004
      Location
      OK
      Posts
      767
      From what I have gathered a C5 master/booster works well.

      15/16" is what a lot of guys recommend for manual. Some are running a 1" as well. Do a search and you should come up with some good info. https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=37217

      DSE also has a master/booster that is a bolt on set-up.

    3. #3
      Join Date
      Jan 2006
      Location
      Oregon
      Posts
      1,773
      Country Flag: United States
      Both the LT1 and LS1 master cylinders have 1" bores if I'm not mistaken. We typically suggest 7/8" to 15/16" bore MC for manual applications, 15/16" to 1" bore for vacuum boosted applications, and 1-1/8" bore for hydro-boost.

      Tobin
      KORE3
      It's what I does.

    4. #4
      Join Date
      Apr 2009
      Location
      san jose,ca
      Posts
      180
      I was going to do the ls1 swap but just got some zo6 parts (thanks for answering my questions tobin!) if you want a updated look check out ssbc or the willwood MC. also if you want to get rid of that bear mc let me know
      Quote Originally Posted by 64Chevelle View Post
      Hi,

      I've got C5 13" brakes up front (Baer Track Plus) and LS1 rear brakes. I don't want to use the heavy cast iron master that came with the Baer kit and rather buy a used alu master from a newer vehicle. I have the original 64 Chevelle booster and pedals. I have no idea what the pedal arc ratio is, but I guess approx 3.5:1

      Should I go with the LT1 or LS1 master? Do I have the correct details about the master bores?

      LT1 = 0.862" ~7/8"
      LS1 = 1"

      I guess my booster isn't really that strong. Also, if I would go manual instead, would that change your recommendation? I wan't my wife to be able to drive the car too, so it might require too much pedal effort?




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