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Old 11-19-2002, 12:55 PM   #1
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Clean Firewall Without the Master Cylinder?

Can a master cylinder from an older truck, one that mounts on the frame under the cab be used on on of our trucks? Does someone sell a kit for this type of conversion? That would really smooth out a firewall.
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Old 11-19-2002, 01:07 PM   #2
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check out www.totalcostinvolved.com . they have a frame rail mounted master cylinder. haven't used it, but heard good things about them. they're power brakes but might take some doing to adapt to our trucks tho.
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Old 11-19-2002, 01:42 PM   #3
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turner enterprises has one in their ad. I sent them a letter for a catalog because the phone # was wrong. I'll let you know if I get one.

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Old 11-19-2002, 02:37 PM   #4
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Does Turner Ent. have a web site?
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Old 11-19-2002, 03:14 PM   #5
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not yet.

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Old 11-19-2002, 06:57 PM   #6
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There are some special considerations for valving when you mount the master cylinder lower than the wheel cylinders. Check out www.mpbrakes.com for details.
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Old 11-19-2002, 08:47 PM   #7
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frame mounting

make a cardoard cutout of the unit to check fitment under frame. exhaust can play a big factor when mounting as can shift rods.

you will need to add residual valves in the system to keep fluid from backing up.

the aforementioned mpbrakes is a good place to start, great sit with plenty of info.

oh, you will have to install a door in the floor of the pickup to access the master to fill it up.

oh, you also gotta get a new brake pedal assembly too.


good luck!

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Old 11-19-2002, 10:25 PM   #8
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hopefully the turner enterprise system will eliminate the work in figuring things out ....if the catalog ever comes in.

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