Thread: Man-A-Fre (4) x 2 Set-Up

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Denny: I am using one of these master cylinders on my '27, to operate the brakes and hydraulic clutch. It is from a circa 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton, and works like a charm. Yeah, I know, the portion for the brakes isn't a dual master cylinder, that is so much safer (in case one side goes out you have a backup) but it has been on there for 17 years, and the car is engineered around it, and it does work great.

When I resurrect the roadster I plan to put a brand new one on, same kind though. It is the one area I have sacrificed a little good judgement on, but I figure these worked for a zillion years on cars and trucks, so I just keep an eye on it. Besides, I run silicone brake fluid, and the components in the brake system seem to last much longer.And I have all stainless lines, so the chances of a line rupturing are lessened.

Here is how I installed it under the floor of the '27.


Don

PS, I just saw a Man a Fre go for stupid money on Ebay a while back. You've got a very desirable item there, especially with the nostalgia thing so hot now.

Don