@BROTHERS Truck Parts so your link only goes to find the bracket in the video you mention it's a corvette master cylinder can you give me a link to which year etc and link for proportional valve also
1949 gmc 450 dump truck with two wheel cylinders per side on the rear duallies...adjuster are in a hole that looks like it requires some type of screw shaped adjuster. Ever seen one?
Added this kit to my ‘59 Apache. The question I have is in regard to the brake lines. Originally there is one line to the front and on to the back. When looking at the proportioning valve, do I need a single line to the right front and a single line to the left front? Or can I us the original method on the front?
How do you check the fluid level (without cutting another hole in the cab floor) once this is installed? I'm assuming the old hole is no longer aligned with the new MC.
On some installations we've used a remote reservoir, but on simpler ones like this we use a small mirror to look up and over the edge. The kit comes will a small plastic bottle with a curved spout that makes it easy to fill.
Question: I installed the dual master cylinder on my 54 Chevy. I have drum/drum brakes and ordered the parts accordingly. There appears to be no kit for the drum/drum scenario. I ordered the master cylinder and the mounting bracket separate. My question is do I need to use the front or back part of the cylinder specifically for the front or back? I my case I used the front cylinder, closest to the front of the truck, for the front drum brakes. Does it matter if that was switched?? Next question, I simply put in a T block about 5 inches off the front port so I could split the line and go to each front wheel. Was I supposed to use some kind of valve to ensure even braking pressure to the front wheels???
Did you order the kit from BROTHERS? If so, we do have different Master Cylinders for Disc.Drum and Drum/Drum combos. So yes, the front of the master goes to the front and the rear goes to the rear.
@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV Yes, I ordered the master cylinder from Brothers. Like I said there is no kit per say. I had to order the master cylinder as one item and the bracket as one item. The other question is a T block OK to split the front cylinder into two lines for each front wheel or did I need a proportioning valve of some sort? Again I have drum/drum brakes. DO I NEED A RESIDUAL VALVE or does the master cylinder have built in residual valves? I have drum/drum brakes. I didn't see a residual valve offered in the brake upgrade area.
@@garyhelms1889 The "T" block is fine for splitting the left/right sides. Our drum/drum master will hold some residual pressure for your brakes, but if you find that the shoes are backing too far off the drums, then you can always add a drum/drum proportioning valve which typically holds more residual pressure than the master will (around 2-4psi).
Dave I have a question: 1. why did you go with a Corvette master cylinder and grind off part of the mount instead of using a Chevy mc? Was it because of the remote fill? I need a drum/drum with remote fill for a 1954 Chevy 3600 truck, can someone give me a part number? Everything I see is either disc/drum or disc/disc. Thanks! Great video!
Hi I’m about to install your dual master cylinder kit on my 51 GMC, in the video of the install you put a spacer on the rod to the brake pedal, I did not receive a spacer in my kit and would like to know what size spacer I should pickup?
Does this dual master work with the original drums front and rear? I have considered the idea of using a battery door on the left side to improve the access. Nicooper works wonders when working under the truck. Nice video thanks.
A quick click on the product link doesn't say anything that would count out your 1.5t truck, but we suggest you contact our customer service department for a definitive answer. 800-977-2767
Do you need a break booster also when converting to disk breaks or can you just use the cylinder? I have a 48 chevy fleetline aerosedan can't find any videos. Please help
In the video he says the master cylinder is from a Corvette what year I bought all the stuff from their website it does not include the master cylinder anybody know what year it is
Part number depends on the year of your truck? What year is it? Also, if you call our Customer service department at 800-977-2767 we can easily set you up with all you'll need, including the master cylinder so there won't be any guesswork.
What’s better? The replacement / install booster on the firewall or going this route? Seems like a lot of less work doing this. I have a 59 Apache 3100 NAPCO
It may not be possible to add a booster if you go this route on a NAPCO. Call our Tech Guys at 800-977-2767 and see if they can give you a definitive answer.
If you run a Drum/Drum you would need a different master altogether. The volume coming from the front and rear sectors of a disc master are completely different than the volumes from a drum/drum master. You SHOULD also run a residual pressure check valve too, but it's not 100% necessary.
@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV Awesome, thanks for the advice. if I do decide to run the residual check valve, where should it be installed? and will I need just one? or will l need 2, one on the rear brakes and one for the front brakes?
@@shredfast4819 You install it after the Master but before the wheel cylinders. On a drum/drum setup you have to provide residual pressure for both the front and rear. Typically it will come as a single block with two inputs and two outputs and it will look very similar to a proportioning valve.
Great video thank you guys, I have a question you guys put out a video on installing the brake booster on the firewall but I can’t find it do you have a link?
We actually don't have a video for that. A while back we did a video talking about the optional boosters that "could" be mounted on the firewall, but we never actually did that install. We'll add that one to the list of upcoming vids. Thanks!
You shouldn't have to.... are you keeping the drums in the front? If you are, then make sure you order a proportioning valve for a drum/drum setup and you'll be fine.
@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV Thanks. CPP tech told me today I just need 2 residual valves with drums front and rear. Maybe both? Do you have a video on remote reservoirs?
I’m looking into getting this kit for my 59 GMC 100. It’s got the original set up and I’m really considering going this way. How do I get that different master cylinder lid? I do not want to cut my floor and want an easy access
Late 60's, early 70's. Available here on our website to avoid any confusion: www.brotherstrucks.com/47-87-DUAL-MASTER-CYLINDER-47-59-ADAPTER-REQUIRED/productinfo/MSTR900/
@@dennisturner7823 This is basically the ONLY way you can go if you have the manual trans, the power conversion won't work. UNLESS you are running a Top-Loader.
I’m upgrading my drum brakes to disc and your video was awesome. I’m also upgrading to dual master cylinder, including a proportioning valve. I received a proportioning valve kit from Brothers but you don’t go into detail on how to assemble the proportioning valve. Can you help? Love all of your videos! Thanks
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This man David Welch is the very best I’ve seen at Brothers and or any other channel Congrats and thanks .
You have the best how-to videos on TH-cam , even dummies like me learn something, thank you sir.
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BARE HANDS !!! MANS MAN , its so refreshing to see things done the way my dad used to do it , you have a very cool channel . Gods speed brother.
Thanks for watching and not busting our onions for our lack of safety!
@BROTHERS Truck Parts so your link only goes to find the bracket in the video you mention it's a corvette master cylinder can you give me a link to which year etc and link for proportional valve also
My 9 year old son is obsessed with building cars, he loves your channel!!!
Good to get the young enthusiasts started early!
A really professional video - concise, clear, and easy to follow. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you I trying to keep my dad's old truck up and I forget all the small things
Right on!
1949 gmc 450 dump truck with two wheel cylinders per side on the rear duallies...adjuster are in a hole that looks like it requires some type of screw shaped adjuster. Ever seen one?
You are the man!!
Love the video and content, thanks!
Added this kit to my ‘59 Apache. The question I have is in regard to the brake lines. Originally there is one line to the front and on to the back. When looking at the proportioning valve, do I need a single line to the right front and a single line to the left front? Or can I us the original method on the front?
You can do either. If you choose the original style where a single line splits into two, then just block off the 2nd hole in the Proportioning Valve.
Excellent video and informative. I’ve been wanted to do this up grade to my 55.1. Thanks for this.
Thanks for the feedback! Good luck with the project.
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How do you check the fluid level (without cutting another hole in the cab floor) once this is installed? I'm assuming the old hole is no longer aligned with the new MC.
On some installations we've used a remote reservoir, but on simpler ones like this we use a small mirror to look up and over the edge. The kit comes will a small plastic bottle with a curved spout that makes it easy to fill.
How can I get a hold of a Dual Master Cylinder for my 1958 Chevy Apache with original original front end with brake shoes all the way around
does the kit have everything i need
The conversion comes with everything you need except the master cylinder. You have options there and would need to decide what your truck needs.
How do you go from one line out the master cyl to 2 lines, one for front and one for the rear brakes? Im sorry but im a 101 54 chev student....
You would use a proportioning valve or a distribution block that has a single inlet and dual outlets.
Good video Dave nailed it in this video !?
Thanks Guys great video.
Our pleasure!
Great video!! Love the patch man lol
You noticed! Thanks for watching!
Love the content
thanks man
Our pleasure!
Question: I installed the dual master cylinder on my 54 Chevy. I have drum/drum brakes and ordered the parts accordingly.
There appears to be no kit for the drum/drum scenario. I ordered the master cylinder and the mounting bracket separate.
My question is do I need to use the front or back part of the cylinder specifically for the front or back? I my case I used the front cylinder,
closest to the front of the truck, for the front drum brakes. Does it matter if that was switched??
Next question, I simply put in a T block about 5 inches off the front port so I could split the line and go to each front wheel.
Was I supposed to use some kind of valve to ensure even braking pressure to the front wheels???
Did you order the kit from BROTHERS? If so, we do have different Master Cylinders for Disc.Drum and Drum/Drum combos. So yes, the front of the master goes to the front and the rear goes to the rear.
@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV Yes, I ordered the master cylinder from Brothers. Like I said there is no kit per say. I had to order the master cylinder as one item and the bracket as one item.
The other question is a T block OK to split the front cylinder into two lines for each front wheel or did I need a proportioning valve of some sort? Again I have drum/drum brakes.
DO I NEED A RESIDUAL VALVE or does the master cylinder have built in residual valves? I have drum/drum brakes. I didn't see a residual valve offered in the brake upgrade area.
@@garyhelms1889 The "T" block is fine for splitting the left/right sides. Our drum/drum master will hold some residual pressure for your brakes, but if you find that the shoes are backing too far off the drums, then you can always add a drum/drum proportioning valve which typically holds more residual pressure than the master will (around 2-4psi).
Thanks!!!!!
Dave I have a question: 1. why did you go with a Corvette master cylinder and grind off part of the mount instead of using a Chevy mc? Was it because of the remote fill? I need a drum/drum with remote fill for a 1954 Chevy 3600 truck, can someone give me a part number? Everything I see is either disc/drum or disc/disc. Thanks! Great video!
proportion valve for disc brakes? i won’t have discs up front, just drums, do i still need the p valve?
You only need a metering valve with drums, or at least a proper master cylinder that will hold about 2psi of residual pressure.
Where can a I get a better fluid reservoir than the plastic one that came with the kit
Hi I’m about to install your dual master cylinder kit on my 51 GMC, in the video of the install you put a spacer on the rod to the brake pedal, I did not receive a spacer in my kit and would like to know what size spacer I should pickup?
Does this dual master work with the original drums front and rear? I have considered the idea of using a battery door on the left side to improve the access. Nicooper works wonders when working under the truck. Nice video thanks.
The master we installed on this truck is for a Disc/Drum setup, but you can also get a master that will work with a Drum/Drum setup.
I have a 1957 Oldsmobile super 88 4 door. Do you have kits to replace master brake cylinder on this car.
No sir, we only carry Truck Parts
Hello, Will this work on the big trucks? I have a 1949 4100,1.5 ton, with drum brakes all around.
A quick click on the product link doesn't say anything that would count out your 1.5t truck, but we suggest you contact our customer service department for a definitive answer. 800-977-2767
put the master cylinder in a VICE when you bench bleed it.
I have a 1948 Chevy pickup 6lug. Can I use the dual master upgrade with your 6lug conversion disc brake setup
Yes you can!
I need to know if my 59 apache 36 is supposed to be a dual wheel rear end.. how can I find out?
Do you need a break booster also when converting to disk breaks or can you just use the cylinder? I have a 48 chevy fleetline aerosedan can't find any videos. Please help
As long as you use the proper master cylinder you DO NOT have to use a booster when converting to Disc Brakes.
In the video he says the master cylinder is from a Corvette what year I bought all the stuff from their website it does not include the master cylinder anybody know what year it is
Early 70's Corvette masters will work.
1972 corvette with manual brakes correct
@@rickharrington6201 That depends on if you use a booster or not. In this vid we used a manual brakes master.
3:24 ya got a cotter pin in, ya get your cotter pin out......😐 and you shake it all about? 😌
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nice up grade. realy intrested .part # for diy low budjet guy?corvette what year? got 4wheel drums?
Part number depends on the year of your truck? What year is it? Also, if you call our Customer service department at 800-977-2767 we can easily set you up with all you'll need, including the master cylinder so there won't be any guesswork.
What’s better? The replacement / install booster on the firewall or going this route? Seems like a lot of less work doing this. I have a 59 Apache 3100 NAPCO
It may not be possible to add a booster if you go this route on a NAPCO. Call our Tech Guys at 800-977-2767 and see if they can give you a definitive answer.
BROTHERS Truck Parts Gosh! What’s the best time to call? I waited for a very long time just to get disconnected
Ca i use that dual master cyl on my 54 chevy with drum brakes in all wheels? Thanks
Yes you can, you just have to order the proper master that is meant for Drum/Drum setups.
great video
Thank you sir!
Question.... do you need a combination/ proportioning valve if I do a drum/ drum set up?
If you run a Drum/Drum you would need a different master altogether. The volume coming from the front and rear sectors of a disc master are completely different than the volumes from a drum/drum master. You SHOULD also run a residual pressure check valve too, but it's not 100% necessary.
@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV Awesome, thanks for the advice. if I do decide to run the residual check valve, where should it be installed? and will I need just one? or will l need 2, one on the rear brakes and one for the front brakes?
@@shredfast4819 You install it after the Master but before the wheel cylinders. On a drum/drum setup you have to provide residual pressure for both the front and rear. Typically it will come as a single block with two inputs and two outputs and it will look very similar to a proportioning valve.
Great video thank you guys, I have a question you guys put out a video on installing the brake booster on the firewall but I can’t find it do you have a link?
We actually don't have a video for that. A while back we did a video talking about the optional boosters that "could" be mounted on the firewall, but we never actually did that install. We'll add that one to the list of upcoming vids. Thanks!
Excellent thank you!
will the dual master cylinder works and all wheel drum brakes?
The right dual master will work with 4 wheel drums.
When setting up the non power dual master in my 56' Chevy 1/2 ton will I need to install 2 residual valves?
You shouldn't have to.... are you keeping the drums in the front? If you are, then make sure you order a proportioning valve for a drum/drum setup and you'll be fine.
@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV Thanks. CPP tech told me today I just need 2 residual valves with drums front and rear. Maybe both?
Do you have a video on remote reservoirs?
@@darylbiancucci2792 We don't have a vid for the remote reservoirs. Sorry.
@@darylbiancucci2792 what did you end up doing? Did you use residual (10 lbs) valves or just a proportional valve?
Will this fit a up to a 6500? I've got a '54 with a leaky master cylinder.
Not a 6500. Call PerformanceOnline.con and see what solutions they have
@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV Thanks for the prompt reply
Will the kit work on a 49 chevy car?
Not sure, but you can contact Performance Online and see if they have something that would.
I’m looking into getting this kit for my 59 GMC 100. It’s got the original set up and I’m really considering going this way. How do I get that different master cylinder lid? I do not want to cut my floor and want an easy access
We sell the lid as an accessory. Just ask for it when you order the master setup.
We’re is your location at
We are located in Bowling Green KY
DOES BROTHERS HAVE A MASTER CYLINDER 4 A 55 CHEVY 3800 1 TON DUALLY SINCE IT'S A LITTLE MORE DIFFICULT 2 FIND PARTS 4 THE 3800 MODEL
Contact the guys at Classic Performance Products and see if they have an application for that Truck, we do not.
Can you do a video for the installation of the remote reservoir?
We'll check into it. What remote reservoir are you using?
None yet I just saw your video and I'd like to put one on my 51 Chevrolet
@@dennisturner7823 Good to know. We'll see if we can get a donor truck here and do a vid. Thanks for watching!
What is the item number for the dual master cylinder used under the cab on a 1951 Chevrolet pickup
Do they make this type of brake for a 49 fleetline
No sir, we only make Truck Parts.
@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV I have a simular question on a 1950 Delux car, looking for doing this can you share where I can find this for a car? Jake.
@@jmercado4 Try the guys at Classic Performance Products, they should have a solution for you!
@@BROTHERSTruckPartsTV Thank you very much!!!! Jake
Do you guys carry a dual master cylinder kit for a 1953 Chevy belair
We only sell Truck parts, sorry!
What year Corvette master cylinder do I need?
Late 60's, early 70's. Available here on our website to avoid any confusion: www.brotherstrucks.com/47-87-DUAL-MASTER-CYLINDER-47-59-ADAPTER-REQUIRED/productinfo/MSTR900/
I have disc brakes on the front and drums on the rear, which master cylinder will I need?
@@dennisturner7823 The standard Corvette style master we sell will work perfect for that setup. It's the one we linked to previously.
Will this master cylinder work with manual transmission ?
@@dennisturner7823 This is basically the ONLY way you can go if you have the manual trans, the power conversion won't work. UNLESS you are running a Top-Loader.
I’m upgrading my drum brakes to disc and your video was awesome. I’m also upgrading to dual master cylinder, including a proportioning valve. I received a proportioning valve kit from Brothers but you don’t go into detail on how to assemble the proportioning valve. Can you help? Love all of your videos! Thanks
We won;t be shooting a vid for that anytime soon, so please call our Customer Service guys and they can help you out.