trialsman
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| posted on 20/2/08 at 01:52 AM |
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Master cylinder options
I can't find a master cylinder to fit my locost here in the United States so I am wondering what may substitute for it. It came off a 1979 MKII
Escort. ATE brand with number 19 cast in the top front. Can't see any other numbers on it. IT has left hand ports with two for the front
brakes and one for the back brakes, The tank is flat and has Ford on the red cap. The mounting flange has the two holes in a horizontal arrangement.
I was thinking an early Capri or some VW might work. Any ideas????? Tks Russ
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Bluemoon
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| posted on 20/2/08 at 08:13 AM |
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Well it will work, it's more a question of how well. You need to know the inside diameter of the cylinder, and the other parts of the breaking
system...
Dan
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saigonij
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| posted on 20/2/08 at 08:31 AM |
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im sure that someone can suggest the right one, and then someone over here ( i dont mind ) sending it to you.
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britishtrident
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| posted on 20/2/08 at 09:03 AM |
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questions
The bolt pattern tells me it is off a donor fitted with a servo this implies a 0.81" dia.
The bolt pattern & diametere on should be the same as a 70/80s Capri with servo, although it may have an extra outlet as istr the capri used a
digagonal split system. The extra outlet can be blanked off with a bleed nipple. Also the mounting anlge of the resevoir may be diferent.
However if you are not using a servo the ideal master cylinder is one from a US spec Triumph Spitfire with dual circuit brakes --- this has a smaller
diametre piston that will reduce the brake pedal effort. However the bolt pattern will need re-drilled.
[Edited on 20/2/08 by britishtrident]
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