64 Dodge 440: Single to dual M/C conversion

[SuperFlyTNT]

I am in the process of renewing the front end components on my 64 Dodge 440 wagon. Since I have the front brakes off, I am thinking of changing out the single brake M/C for a dual brake M/C. The 440 is a manual brake car, but it has single piston floating caliper disc brakes up front (from an early 70's B-body, I guess?).

Currently the 440 engine in the car has '68 HP exhaust manifolds. As I want to install a Max Wedge exhaust system including the manifolds, I would like to know if a manual dual brake M/C will clear the driver side MW exhaust manifold. And if so, which dual M/C is best for my application?

Thanks,

SuperFly TNT

 

[67 coronet]

not sure about the clearance thing,have not done that year.if you switch to dual master make sure you install an adjustable delay valve to rear,or a 70/30 split prop valve.you will stop way better with dual master and prop valve.i think mancini racing offers offset adapters for the master if there is a problem.also you dont need the super expensive aluminum dual masters,just use one from a 79 pickup with manual brakes.

 

[Jim Bob The Dancing Bear]

Rock Auto has 67 dual charger dual pot master cylinders for like 50 bucks.

 

[62MAX]

The dual cylinder will work but there wont be much clearance with the manifold.If you plan on driving you better make yourself some kind of a heat shield,that manifold will boil the brake fluid in the master cylinder.

 

[SuperFlyTNT]

Thanks for the tips so far At the moment I have my priorities set on pulling the engine, as I found out this weekend that there seems to be a bit more going on there besides two leaking freeze plugs...

SuperFly TNT