4 Wheel Disc Brake Master Cylinder Question

[chrisw1214]

First off I'd like to say you guys have an awesome forum! I've been a long time reader and your search function has answered many a question for me. Thank you for that!

But (fatal last word I know lol) I am at a very frustrating point with the 4 wheel manual disc brakes I just installed. I have the TSM kit in the back with chevy calipers and I've installed the 78-79 big bronco knuckles etc up front with thunderbird calipers.

Now my question is simple ( again my second fatal last word) which of the numerous master cylinders should I install now?

The big reason for this question is I could not get a firm pedal whatsoever no matter how many times I bled the brake system with the stock 74 drum brake master cylinder.

Thanks in advance,

Chris

 

[thegreatjustino]

A lot of guys are using a Corvette M/C with four wheel discs. I'm using a four wheel disc M/C off a '78 Lincoln Mark V. Works well for me. I'm not running a booster.

 

[RustyShackelfor]

I believe they usually use the corvette MC when they are using an astro HB, though.

If you are running no booster, just pick a 4 wheel disc brake Ford MC. If you put on a booster, run the make that matches it.

 

[chrisw1214]

Thegreatjustino - I picked up the Lincoln master cylinder. Should I pick up a Lincoln push rod as well or will my stock bronco one work for it?

Thanks

 

[thegreatjustino]

Before you change anything over, measure the distance from the firewall to your brake pedal on your current configuration. When you install the Lincoln M/C, you'll want to have the same distance from the firewall to your brake pedal. After thoroughly bench bleeding my Lincoln M/C, I was able to re-use my stock push rod.