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cobinder · 08-11-2009, 12:07 AM

Don't they drive on the "wrong side of the road there? More importantly don't the trucks there have the steering wheel on the "wrong" side.

I've moved my master cylinder under the cab on my old truck and it points to the rear of the truck. The american MC has the brake line connections on the "wrong" side. Wouldn't the down under version have them on the "right" side for what I need?

My chassis is a 80 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 and I can't find the big 1-5/16" or 1-3/8" bore with the lines on the opposite side then the stock usa models.

I have changed my 14 bolt to disc's and want a MC that can handle the four disc's with my 39" military Michlins.

Any imput would be great.

dammitmitchell · 08-11-2009, 01:58 AM

there are in fact several auzzie members.. check the build/ project sections

cobinder · 08-13-2009, 11:40 AM

Anybody have a source for such a part?

Billhilly · 08-13-2009, 03:09 PM

Can you talk slower, or show me a picture?
So you want a 1 5/16" or 1 3/8"
master cylinder with the outlets on the right hand side (with the plunger facing you)? We don't have many Chevs down here so there isn't a RHD cylinder off the shelf if that is what you were hoping for. I would need some info on the 'attaching end' of the cylinder to try and match something up. Some dimensions and photos would be great.

Bill.

P.S. It would be from New Zealand, not the land of Oz, hope that is ok.....

cobinder · 08-17-2009, 12:08 AM

Talk slower? I'll post some pics soon. Thanks for the help.

Billhilly · 08-17-2009, 12:12 AM

Sorry, poor humour. Just ment I needed more details.

Russell · 08-17-2009, 01:24 AM

You Kiwis do have a strange sense of humor

08-11-2009, 12:07 AM	#1
cobinder Everything is work in progress Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 326	Brakes, any Aussie truck owners in here? Don't they drive on the "wrong side of the road there? More importantly don't the trucks there have the steering wheel on the "wrong" side. I've moved my master cylinder under the cab on my old truck and it points to the rear of the truck. The american MC has the brake line connections on the "wrong" side. Wouldn't the down under version have them on the "right" side for what I need? My chassis is a 80 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 and I can't find the big 1-5/16" or 1-3/8" bore with the lines on the opposite side then the stock usa models. I have changed my 14 bolt to disc's and want a MC that can handle the four disc's with my 39" military Michlins. Any imput would be great. __________________ Good luck with your truck! How much?! It's just an old truck part!! 49 International on a 80 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 chassis 48 International KB-5 2 ton dump bed 04 Honda CRF "500" 09 Honda CRF450 fuel injected rocket 03 Suzuki hayabusa carbonfiber wheeled monster. 02 Ford diesel stretch van (toy hauler) 01 38' Monaco diesel pusher motorhome Last edited by cobinder; 08-11-2009 at 12:10 AM.

08-11-2009, 01:58 AM	#2
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: Brakes, any Aussie truck owners in here? there are in fact several auzzie members.. check the build/ project sections __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

08-13-2009, 11:40 AM	#3
cobinder Everything is work in progress Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 326	Re: Brakes, any Aussie truck owners in here? Anybody have a source for such a part? __________________ Good luck with your truck! How much?! It's just an old truck part!! 49 International on a 80 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 chassis 48 International KB-5 2 ton dump bed 04 Honda CRF "500" 09 Honda CRF450 fuel injected rocket 03 Suzuki hayabusa carbonfiber wheeled monster. 02 Ford diesel stretch van (toy hauler) 01 38' Monaco diesel pusher motorhome

08-13-2009, 03:09 PM	#4
Billhilly Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand. Posts: 782	Re: Brakes, any Aussie truck owners in here? Can you talk slower, or show me a picture? So you want a 1 5/16" or 1 3/8" master cylinder with the outlets on the right hand side (with the plunger facing you)? We don't have many Chevs down here so there isn't a RHD cylinder off the shelf if that is what you were hoping for. I would need some info on the 'attaching end' of the cylinder to try and match something up. Some dimensions and photos would be great. Bill. P.S. It would be from New Zealand, not the land of Oz, hope that is ok..... __________________ 1972 K2500 Long Box 400/350 Last edited by Billhilly; 08-13-2009 at 03:11 PM. Reason: Country of Origin Labelling.

08-17-2009, 12:08 AM	#5
cobinder Everything is work in progress Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 326	Re: Brakes, any Aussie truck owners in here? Talk slower? I'll post some pics soon. Thanks for the help. __________________ Good luck with your truck! How much?! It's just an old truck part!! 49 International on a 80 GMC 3/4ton 4x4 chassis 48 International KB-5 2 ton dump bed 04 Honda CRF "500" 09 Honda CRF450 fuel injected rocket 03 Suzuki hayabusa carbonfiber wheeled monster. 02 Ford diesel stretch van (toy hauler) 01 38' Monaco diesel pusher motorhome

08-17-2009, 12:12 AM	#6
Billhilly Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand. Posts: 782	Re: Brakes, any Aussie truck owners in here? Sorry, poor humour. Just ment I needed more details. __________________ 1972 K2500 Long Box 400/350

08-17-2009, 01:24 AM	#7
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: Brakes, any Aussie truck owners in here? You Kiwis do have a strange sense of humor __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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