Using this tool I got to measure push rod. This damn booster I got 8” dual is touching the master piston when it’s screwed all the way in. So basically the only option you have is to have a little bit of preload.
Well I guess we’ll see how the brakes are after I get this disc kit on. Originally I couldn’t bolt on the master due to rod being too long like yours was. So I turned it all the way in til it’s touching the little jam nut. I can get my master on now but according to this tool it’s not correct. We’ll see. This is the second master and 8” dual booster that has done this. My old one did so I order a Complete kit for 55 Chevy and it’s the same so maybe it’s off the master piston enough. Idk.
Thanks for the video. Can you recommend a disc/disc manuel master cyl. For my 57 210 post. I have explorer rear and front disc as well. Thx in advance.
Based on MY personal experience.... I'm not sure a disc/disc Manuel M/C is even possible. I was dead set on Manual disc/disc...but quickly realized why I needed a 1⅛ bore cylinder... for the volume that the disc need. Following realization #2... the human leg does not have enough power to physically push THAT much (big bore) without some kinda assistance. Hence the REAL REASON why power brakes were invented. But there is one M/C possibility... www.speedwaymotors.com/GM-Corvette-Cast-Iron-Master-Cylinder-1-Inch-Bore,51673.html?CSEGoogle&CSE&CSEGOOGLE&gclid=CjwKCAjwqZSlBhBwEiwAfoZUIDPa9X_ACVlYmM8irbmSN0UbJPT5TFsodBxJRc56V8xF6zdwuhBF0BoCPkIQAvD_BwE
Nice Car !!!! I am Currently fixing my 57 wagon as well :)) Hope to see some links to where you got your front disk brake kit and the power brake unit ?? I am leaving mine all drum brakes (no power) for now, until I get it up and running and driving🤞 Thanks for the Videos Sincerely Gee~Lee 💃
That's exactly what I did. I had some close call stopping situations that reassured me I NEED disc brake safety. Front Brake kit from speedway. Rear was summit house brand which was re boxed "right stuff" brand. All of those "house" brands....(summit, jegs, speedway) are all the same I'd suspect. I have a significant amount of 57 chevy stuff on here... thx for connecting...glad I could help
Thanks for posting this...I just purchased a front disc power brake kit from Speedway...and it came with no directions...love the wagon !!!
For my '57 210
Thank you. I love my disc brake kits. Over 15k miles on it
Using this tool I got to measure push rod. This damn booster I got 8” dual is touching the master piston when it’s screwed all the way in. So basically the only option you have is to have a little bit of preload.
I'd think you could cut a small amount off the rod.
Well I guess we’ll see how the brakes are after I get this disc kit on. Originally I couldn’t bolt on the master due to rod being too long like yours was. So I turned it all the way in til it’s touching the little jam nut. I can get my master on now but according to this tool it’s not correct. We’ll see. This is the second master and 8” dual booster that has done this. My old one did so I order a Complete kit for 55 Chevy and it’s the same so maybe it’s off the master piston enough. Idk.
Thanks for the video. Can you recommend a disc/disc manuel master cyl. For my 57 210 post. I have explorer rear and front disc as well. Thx in advance.
Based on MY personal experience.... I'm not sure a disc/disc Manuel M/C is even possible. I was dead set on Manual disc/disc...but quickly realized why I needed a 1⅛ bore cylinder... for the volume that the disc need. Following realization #2... the human leg does not have enough power to physically push THAT much (big bore) without some kinda assistance. Hence the REAL REASON why power brakes were invented. But there is one M/C possibility... www.speedwaymotors.com/GM-Corvette-Cast-Iron-Master-Cylinder-1-Inch-Bore,51673.html?CSEGoogle&CSE&CSEGOOGLE&gclid=CjwKCAjwqZSlBhBwEiwAfoZUIDPa9X_ACVlYmM8irbmSN0UbJPT5TFsodBxJRc56V8xF6zdwuhBF0BoCPkIQAvD_BwE
@@hotrodswoodshed7405 thx. Ill try it.
Nice Car !!!! I am Currently fixing my 57 wagon as well :)) Hope to see some links to where you got your front disk brake kit and the power brake unit ?? I am leaving mine all drum brakes (no power) for now, until I get it up and running and driving🤞 Thanks for the Videos Sincerely Gee~Lee 💃
That's exactly what I did. I had some close call stopping situations that reassured me I NEED disc brake safety. Front Brake kit from speedway. Rear was summit house brand which was re boxed "right stuff" brand. All of those "house" brands....(summit, jegs, speedway) are all the same I'd suspect. I have a significant amount of 57 chevy stuff on here... thx for connecting...glad I could help