1959 duel master cylinder with power booster
 

I would like to install a duel master cylinder with a power booster. The start of many questions to come is the transmission crossmember. I have an original 4 speed manual transmission. Do I have to replace the transmission crossmember?

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It will work with the four speed and cross member, just fine plenty of room
for the brake system to fit.:gmc2:

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I'm glad you posted this, I am wanting to do the same thing on my 59 with the original 235 and 3 speed transmission. Will it also fit my application as well?

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I was wondering which company to use?

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I got mine from Brothers,fit very well, easy install. Plenty of vendors have these units look for direct bolt on.
I think the three speed has a problem with linkage being in the way. Just look and see if you have clearance of about 8 inches from the frame out ,where old master cylinder is mounted. If you have the clearance it will fit.
:gmc2:

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If you are tight for room just use updated two chamber master cylinder no booster and add one of these to your system.
http://www.ecihotrodbrakes.com/brake...ultiplier.html
Makes old brake systems work great ,take no room to install :gmc2:

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If I install the 2 chamber master cylinder and front disc kit without the vacuum booster will I see a noticeable difference over the stick drum set up? Or even just the front disc kit on the original master cylinder.

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The stock master cylinder has one chamber .If you had a brake line let go no brakes
With the newer master two port if you were to loose a brake you still have other port to stop vehicle . front and rear are separated for this reason .
Trucks and cars had disc brakes without power boosters. Better with booster and equalizer valve.:gmc2:

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Look for a unit like this will work fine. drums rear disc front

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if you can mount a power steering pump, or already have power steering, you may also consider a hydroboost system. smaller system, size wise. there are some hydraulic lines to run. check ogre's build for a few pics of how it would look. kim57 also has one in his build. there may be others as well if interested. can use a junkyard booster with a few mods.
make sure to get the master cylinder to match your system, disc front/drum rear or whatever, disc front/disc rear or whatever. the master cylinders for drum brakes may have a residual valve built in and that may screw up the operation if not removed/installed for your set up.

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Do I need residual valves as well and if so would I need them with the balance valve?

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here is a little explanation of a brake system with some good pointers onhow stuff works and what stuff does.
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/brake...ot-rod-basics/

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and another
http://www.how-to-build-hotrods.com/brake-system.html

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and one more
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/46118...brake-upgrade/

hope it helps

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and a pic of what a hydroboost looks like
https://www.performanceonline.com/19...e-Booster-Kit/

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and a couple of builds with the hydroboost on 55-59 chevy

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look at orrieg's build, he remote mounted the booster/mc behind the x-member with a rod
as dsraven mentioned hydroboost is very effective at braking, i run one on my 58 truk

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Called cpp yesterday and they said it wouldn't fit with the 4 speed manual because of the clutch linkage. They said the master cylinder alone would fit.

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call Brothers I called ordered and installed the whole unit ,no problems bolted right in. Plenty of room .
If you want I'll get a picture of mine in place :gmc2:

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cpp also told me that their setup wouldn't fir in my '49 with an m21. said no room for the shift linkage. bought one just to try it & it fit with plenty of room.

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It would be great if you can send me a picture. thanks so much...Anthony

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hope these pictures hep you out

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Dual diaphragm boosters have a smaller outside diameter, there seems to be plenty of room

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Thanks Guys, I spoke to Sack54 and he guided me in the right direction.Ordered set up for the power brakes. I wanted all original but safety first.

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Mine fit fine with the stock 3 speed setup.