Anybody have ideas for a master cylinder?

bmxmon · 10-06-2009, 12:36 AM

I will possibly be picking up an 8.8inch rear out of a 01' explorer later this week. It has factory disc brakes. What I'm wondering is if there are any recommendations out there for a master cylinder.

I don't want to spend a bunch of money, but if I have to I will. I'm not sure if I want to keep with manual brakes or go to power, it really depends the room left over after I get my motor mounted (Installed a Mustang II front suspension, haven't installed the motor yet) Looking at the master cylinders from explorers, it appears they have the same bolt pattern as my 65'.

I don't have a problem fabricating brackets, chopping or cutting, but if I can I'd rather not. Let me know any ideas, thanks!

goodyear1984 · 11-04-2009, 12:30 AM

have u looked at a master cyl and booster from a fox body there not that big and u will be able to stopp

.i rember the man brakes i had them on my galaxie they worked good for man but i had to adj them alot

bmxmon · 11-04-2009, 12:38 AM

I'll give them a look! I measured my calipers and my fronts are 3" pistons and my rears are 2.25". (It appeared anyway, quick measurements with a tape measure)

I bought a brake book which goes into what it takes to figure out proper MC size. It's High-Performance Brake Systems if your wondering. I'm only about 1/3rd of the way through it but so far its a great book.

goodyear1984 · 11-16-2009, 10:29 PM

i bet any thing the explorer has a bigger master cyl,but u prolly be fine with the fox master.gotta love customizing

bmxmon · 11-17-2009, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goodyear1984

i bet any thing the explorer has a bigger master cyl,but u prolly be fine with the fox master.gotta love customizing

Haha, yup. I think I'll just pick up an aftermarket manual disc/disc MC and see how it works out! I bought a book that goes through on how to measure brake pressure depending on all the variables. Lots of math to do! (Oops, just noticed I mentioned it up above, sorry bout that. School has been keeping me too busy lately!)

rwhite65 · 04-18-2010, 03:59 PM

figure this out?

10-06-2009, 12:36 AM	#1
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Anybody have ideas for a master cylinder? I will possibly be picking up an 8.8inch rear out of a 01' explorer later this week. It has factory disc brakes. What I'm wondering is if there are any recommendations out there for a master cylinder. I don't want to spend a bunch of money, but if I have to I will. I'm not sure if I want to keep with manual brakes or go to power, it really depends the room left over after I get my motor mounted (Installed a Mustang II front suspension, haven't installed the motor yet) Looking at the master cylinders from explorers, it appears they have the same bolt pattern as my 65'. I don't have a problem fabricating brackets, chopping or cutting, but if I can I'd rather not. Let me know any ideas, thanks! __________________ Alex

11-04-2009, 12:30 AM	#2
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: Anybody have ideas for a master cylinder? have u looked at a master cyl and booster from a fox body there not that big and u will be able to stopp.i rember the man brakes i had them on my galaxie they worked good for man but i had to adj them alot __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

11-04-2009, 12:38 AM	#3
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: Anybody have ideas for a master cylinder? I'll give them a look! I measured my calipers and my fronts are 3" pistons and my rears are 2.25". (It appeared anyway, quick measurements with a tape measure) I bought a brake book which goes into what it takes to figure out proper MC size. It's High-Performance Brake Systems if your wondering. I'm only about 1/3rd of the way through it but so far its a great book. __________________ Alex

11-16-2009, 10:29 PM	#4
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: Anybody have ideas for a master cylinder? i bet any thing the explorer has a bigger master cyl,but u prolly be fine with the fox master.gotta love customizing __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

04-18-2010, 03:59 PM	#6
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Anybody have ideas for a master cylinder? figure this out? __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

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