Granada front disc, Explorer rear disc - what Master Cylinder

68keyblr · Nov 19, 2007

I finished up the installation of the Explorer rear end so now I have 4 wheel power disc brakes (and 3.73 tracloc )

What Master Cylinder will work with my setup?

Pbum5 · Nov 19, 2007

I used a Mustang SVO (84) Aluminum MC on my 4-wheel disc setup.
Cheap (under $30) Aluminum (light)
You have to make new brake lines to the distribution block because the outlets are on the opposite side as the stock MC and you will need a proportioning valve. I used a Willwood adjustable.

68keyblr · Nov 19, 2007

Thanks, that's perfect!

Pbum5 · Nov 19, 2007

While at the parts store be sure to get the proper adapter fittings for that SVO MC to fit the standard size brake line.

66Coupe289POWER · Nov 20, 2007

Do you have any pics of the Explorer rear installed? I was thinking of doing this to my 66 but have heard of driveshaft issues b/c the pinion is offset??? Thanks

68keyblr · Nov 20, 2007

66Coupe289POWER said:
Do you have any pics of the Explorer rear installed? I was thinking of doing this to my 66 but have heard of driveshaft issues b/c the pinion is offset??? Thanks

I'll get some pics this weekend. I had the pinion moved back to center. It's not really that bad of a swap, just a lot of little stuff you have to do.

I'm working on a writeup that I'll post.

The Explorer rear end is so much beefier than the 8" that was in there, and the 3.73's sure are fun . Disc brakes a are nice benefit too.

ultrastang · Nov 22, 2007

Pbum5 said:
While at the parts store be sure to get the proper adapter fittings for that SVO MC to fit the standard size brake line.

Correct size MC line fittings for Mk VII/SVO MC are 9/16"-18 and 7/16"-24. If you can get the correct sized fittings locally, that would be better than using adapters.

If you can't locate the correct line fittings locally, I have them available through my website.

http://www.ultrastang.com/Ultrainfo.asp?Page_ID=21

HHStang · Nov 22, 2007

Mopar master

I like the Mopar truck master that is pretty popular with the hot rod set. It uses regular flares and SAE fittings.

I have this exact set up (w Granada rears) on my '72.

Mike

Decurion · Nov 22, 2007

How about a 78 Granada manual disk master? Also cheap, and plentiful, if not as light as the SVO unit.

68keyblr · Nov 22, 2007

HHStang said:
I like the Mopar truck master that is pretty popular with the hot rod set. It uses regular flares and SAE fittings.

I have this exact set up (w Granada rears) on my '72.

Mike

What year/model truck do I need to ask for?

HHStang · Nov 23, 2007

mid 80's

68keyblr said:
What year/model truck do I need to ask for?

seems like Mid 80's??? Let me know and I'll post a picture later. It's aluminum with a fairly large black reservoir with outlets on the inner fender side (away from engine).

rbohm · Nov 23, 2007

I like the Mopar truck master that is pretty popular with the hot rod set.

How about a 78 Granada manual disk master?

dont forget that he needs a disc/disc master cylinder, not a disc/drum mc.

CarFreakGT · Nov 23, 2007

68keyblr said:
I'll get some pics this weekend. I had the pinion moved back to center. It's not really that bad of a swap, just a lot of little stuff you have to do.

I'm working on a writeup that I'll post.

Please do, and let us know when you put it up. This is one of the options that I'm considering for the rear when I get my front finished. Looking forward to it!

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