Manual disc brake upgrade question?

[SandDiesel]

For those that stayed with manual brakes when switching to front discs, did you upgrade the master cylinder or stay with the stocker? Also whose kit did you use?

 

[Darter6]

Lots of questions for this one.......What car? Single master with drums now? Has it been changed to a dual master? Most all kits come with a master. . If price is a issue then Summit or Jegs have lower cost kits in the $600-$800 range. I have used Stainless Steel Brake Corp. for years and never had a problem. Cost range around $1100-$1300.You are in SoCal so hit a pick a part and find a 73 to 80's B-F-M-J or the like and take spindle and all for around $200-$300 bucks.This is just a sugestion and parts and prices will vary.

 

[SandDiesel]

Thanks. It's a 65 Belvedere II with single master and drums. Was wondering if a new (no booster) dual master cylinder set up will give it a little more power with out going to a booster.

 

[HEMI-ITIS]

You might be able to use what you have if it is a dual.I had already upgraded the single res. I went with the SSBC kit and am very happy with it.I have no problem stopping from over 130 MPH.

 

[zrxkawboy]

Have not yet converted my 67, but did put discs on my 57 Belvedere. I used a MC for a 74 Duster w/ manual discs. Works fine.

 

[SandDiesel]

I have a single, just wondering if a dual master will be more beneficial than keeping the single I have. Does it increase stopping power in other words? I've read on the forum many of you stayed with the manual set up so I want to follow suit. There are kits out there with and with out the dual master cylinder (again no booster) so just wondering if I should add the dual master as well.

 

[5.7 hemi]

Single master is not safe. If you develop a leak both circuts are gonna go, at least with a dual, you have some braking. Manual or power is fine, personal preference I believe.

 

[zrxkawboy]

Agree, use dual MC for safety. Also, not sure if your single MC would have the fluid reserve for discs.

 

[1badgtx]

Check out these guys and their redbore master cyl...
www.justsuspension.com
Their was a great article in mopar muscle and how well it worked...No booster needed!!It,s on my list of things to get...Due to my large cam I have not enough vacum for my booster...This solves the problem.
Petty Blue 67 GTX

 

[SandDiesel]

Thanks guys. Dual master it is. Read the article on the RedBore master and it did get a good review from Mopar Muscle.