Duel bowl master cylinder in a 1960 Vette

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  • Dave #34924
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    Duel bowl master cylinder in a 1960 Vette

    I would like to install a duel bowl master cylinder in a 1960 Vette. The car is NOT power brake equipped and i dont want power brakes,I am also staying with my original drum brakes, I just want the duel bowl for safety. Can anyone who has done this job tell me a good product to use and what i will have to do for this conversion, any pitfalls or negatives i need to know
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    • Dennis A.
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      • May 1, 1999
      • 1010
      #2
      Re: Duel bowl master cylinder in a 1960 Vette

      Dave...

      I have seen the corvette Central Dual Master Cylinder installed. I was told that no modification was required, however the unit will not fit F.I. Better have some Bucks however....
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        • Roy B.
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          • February 1, 1975
          • 7044
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          Re: Duel bowl master cylinder in a 1960 Vette

          You emergency brake is your dual brake system . The duel master is for when you lose front brakes, you have rear brakes. And if you lose rear brakes you have front brakes.
          Now if you lose front the emergency works rear.
          If you lose rear cylinders you still have emergency brakes
          If your master Cylinder fell out the Corvette , you still have EMERGENCY brakes.
          And as I wrote in a past post, you can add a booster ( power brakes) for under $400 with no one knowing it and no modifications but to replace two short brake lines.
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            • Dave #34924
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              Re: Duel bowl master cylinder in a 1960 Vette

              How many bucks and why, I think the master cyl is only about 90.00 thru Master Brakes plus a couple of lines??? Am i missing something
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                • Bob Morgan
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                  Re: Duel bowl master cylinder in a 1960 Vette

                  I've used this kit from ECI with good results.

                  See link




                  http://http://www.ecihotrodbrakes.com/early_corvette_master_cylinder.html
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                    • Dave #34924
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                      Re: Duel bowl master cylinder in a 1960 Vette

                      I realize you are right about the e brake, but first reaction when you lose your brakes is to pump the peddle and by the time you think about pulling the e brake, it could very well be to late, plus, if you lose a wheel cyl in the back , your e brake will hardly work due to brake fluid on your shoes
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                        • Roy B.
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                          • February 1, 1975
                          • 7044
                          #7
                          Re: Duel bowl master cylinder in a 1960 Vette

                          Oh well do what makes you feel good. Also if your vett has a PG you can just put it in reverse and the back wheels will lock up right now.
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