Master cylinder discs or no discs.

vipergts · Post by **vipergts** » Thu Jul 06, 06 4:31 pm

I'm having trouble locating the correct master cylinder.

My car has discs up front and no booster.

I ordered one from a UK source and discovered the feed was on the left and not on the right. (looking from the front into the engine bay)

Year One have now come back to me stating they cannot supply one for a car fitted with discs...only for cars with drums.

I'm confused once more and getting even more desperate. I've now lost 3 more days.

OK..question.....Is there anyone in the UK that can help me here. Failing that anyone in the US. I'm not keen on sending my unit back to the US and having to wait 2 months for it to come back.

Thanks.......I eagerly await your response.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Thu Jul 06, 06 4:32 pm

Try Rodley motors.

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Thu Jul 06, 06 6:00 pm

I have a Master Cylinder with the feed on the right. I can take some pictures for you if you think it will be of some use?
Andy

DaveBishop · Post by **DaveBishop** » Thu Jul 06, 06 6:59 pm

I have one you can have I used it for about 3 months its still on the car but I haven't used the car for a number of years. If its of any use you can have it just buy me a drink at the nats

vipergts · Post by **vipergts** » Thu Jul 06, 06 7:27 pm

You guys are the best.

Trigger.....So your M/S is the same as the one I've got on the car? Does your car have discs and or a servo? The reason i ask is because I think this is where the confusion comes in. I'm told that my type means that I shouldn't have discs so they could be retro fit?

Dave ..Thats a very kind offer but what happens when you need to use your car again?

lee

DaveBishop · Post by **DaveBishop** » Thu Jul 06, 06 8:06 pm

I dint need it just bought a SSBC master cylinder and booster of a club member. If you need it I will take a picture of it for you just to make sure its the right one

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Thu Jul 06, 06 9:00 pm

vipergts wrote: I'm told that my type means that I shouldn't have discs so they could be retro fit?

You didn't mention that before. You NEED to fit a master cylinder for front disc brakes. If your existing MC is for drum brakes get rid of it and don't fit another.

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Thu Jul 06, 06 10:13 pm

Lee,
I dont know if my Master Cylinder is the same as your one without seeing it. I just know it exit's on the right. If you posted a pic or if you wanted me to mail you a pic of mine thats not a problem. My Master Cylinder is for Disk Brake set up and also sits infront of a booster. Hope this helps.

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Fri Jul 07, 06 8:57 am

Having a booster or not does not matter except the non booster type MC has a smaller bore usually to make it easier to push the pedal.

vipergts · Post by **vipergts** » Fri Jul 07, 06 10:03 am

Dave I'm not sure if the M/C is the correct one for discs....infact I'm not sure of anything.....I'm getting confused

I'd be interested to know if that anyone has the same Cylinder as mine is their car running discs and or booster or what.

I'm gonna attempt to post a picture...not sure if it'll work or how clear but here goes.

steveo · Post by **steveo** » Fri Jul 07, 06 10:23 am

that master cylinder is for power and manual drums only , because the fluid reservoir for the front brakes is not big enough to allow for wear in the pads . and extra caliper piston travel with discs .

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Fri Jul 07, 06 10:31 am

Agreed. A disc brake MC has one reservoir bigger than the other.

vipergts · Post by **vipergts** » Fri Jul 07, 06 10:34 am

Dave wrote:
vipergts wrote: I'm told that my type means that I shouldn't have discs so they could be retro fit?
You didn't mention that before. You NEED to fit a master cylinder for front disc brakes. If your existing MC is for drum brakes get rid of it and don't fit another.

Thanks steveo ....it's beginning to make sense now....I think.

Dave or anyone.....If I fit a M/C for disc set up is that ok without a booster?

steveo · Post by **steveo** » Fri Jul 07, 06 10:48 am

yeah you can get a master cylinder for manual discs it has got a smaller bore for greater pedal pressure . some a body's were factory fitted with this set up .

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Fri Jul 07, 06 10:56 am

If you can't get one with the smaller bore don't worry too much. You just have to push harder with your foot.