Master cylinder started leaking out of the bore.
Probably because of it not being driven enough.
Insert finger wag of your choice here.
M/C is 1" last year of drum/drum base Corvette.
7" Diaphragm is a Classic Performance Products.
CPP bracket is modified...support is fabricated.
I did learn brake fluid is soap & water soluble!!
Adding Summit vacuum can for braking length.
Have one last can of original GM trunk splatter.
Using brake line adapters rather than bushings.
M/C is 9/16 & 1/2 and residual valves are 3/8.
Should be done today, we hope fingers crossed.
New Master Cylinder for Zonker
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New Master Cylinder for Zonker
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Re: New Master Cylinder for Zonker
Back together and I found the correct brake line adaptors.
No finished picture because it is too cold and wet to paint.
I will update when weather is more conducive to painting.
H/F Brake Bleeder review is okay...it works but it is slow!!
https://www.harborfreight.com/brake-flu ... 92924.html
No finished picture because it is too cold and wet to paint.
I will update when weather is more conducive to painting.
H/F Brake Bleeder review is okay...it works but it is slow!!
https://www.harborfreight.com/brake-flu ... 92924.html
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CA Central Coast
Vairy V8 Rides Again.
LA Angels fan since 1978
World Series Champs 2002
Only Own 10 Corvairs Today
Been Associated With Fifty!!
Vairy V8 Rides Again.
LA Angels fan since 1978
World Series Champs 2002
Only Own 10 Corvairs Today
Been Associated With Fifty!!
Re: New Master Cylinder for Zonker
That HF bleeder is just a vacuum bleeder and I think it would be a lot simpler to just use a hand vacuum pump.
In most cases you still have to wrap the bleeder valve threads with tape to keep from sucking air past the threads.
I do like the looks of that auto-refill bottle. If it works as advertised and doesn't leak, it would save having to continuously checking the fluid level.
In most cases you still have to wrap the bleeder valve threads with tape to keep from sucking air past the threads.
I do like the looks of that auto-refill bottle. If it works as advertised and doesn't leak, it would save having to continuously checking the fluid level.
Re: New Master Cylinder for Zonker
That is a beefy looking MC! Have you driven it with power booster? Curious how it will work out. Ken
1965 Corvair Corsa coupe
Rochester, NY USA
Rochester, NY USA
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Re: New Master Cylinder for Zonker
Pedal was a little soft...did another bleed today and now the pedal is rock solid.
CA Central Coast
Vairy V8 Rides Again.
LA Angels fan since 1978
World Series Champs 2002
Only Own 10 Corvairs Today
Been Associated With Fifty!!
Vairy V8 Rides Again.
LA Angels fan since 1978
World Series Champs 2002
Only Own 10 Corvairs Today
Been Associated With Fifty!!