Thread: '37 Oze build

Tweet

Removed by author.

Originally Posted by daveS53

I seem to do a lot of things twice. The first way works, but isn't ideal, so I change it to work better. No wonder it takes me so long to get some things done. I'm working on my third iteration of the brake booster/master cylinder. Since Wilwood recommended a minimum 8" dual diaphragm booster and it's the largest that will fit, I'm going one step further and trying a 7/8" master cylinder that will give me about the same pressure boost as a 9" vacuum booster. I can't imagine that the braking will be more sensitive than either of my new cars.

Dave, I just bought and installed a 7/8" Wilwood 260-9439-BK master cylinder to replace a Corvette style unit in my '34 that had a 1-1/8" bore. It bolted right in. I didn't have to change a single thing except to toss my actuator rod and connect directly to the Wilwood unit. I also dumped the Ford Explorer disc brakes on the back for a set of Wilwood 140-11389's.

I'm having a bit of a problem installing the rear disc brakes because I'm seeing some runout, and can't figure out why it's happening.