need master cylinder?
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Car: '85 TA
Engine: Carb'd 350, ported 416s
Transmission: retrofitted T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 7.62" 10-bolt, locker
need master cylinder?
I recently pulled the rear brakes off an LT1 Trans Am, and I'll be going back tomorrow for the fronts. I understand that I'll need to modify the rear axle flanges and install a proportioning valve, but I've seen a whole lot of contradictory evidence as to whether I'm gonna need to take the master cylinder from the LT1 car too. My '85 currently has a factory braking system with drum rears. Does anyone know what I can get away with?
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Car: '89 Formula 350
Engine: 5.7L L98 TPI
Transmission: 700-R4 Automatic
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dude,
I've tried the LT1 master. It doesn't work with the brake lines our cars have between the master and the prop valve. I am running an 98&up F-body master, it has the same size lines and the same size and kind of fittings. The LT1 master has a smaller line for the rear I believe and the threads are different. I'm not saying the LS1 master is a direct bolt up you will have to coax your lines a little to make it work or bend up a new set like I did.
I've tried the LT1 master. It doesn't work with the brake lines our cars have between the master and the prop valve. I am running an 98&up F-body master, it has the same size lines and the same size and kind of fittings. The LT1 master has a smaller line for the rear I believe and the threads are different. I'm not saying the LS1 master is a direct bolt up you will have to coax your lines a little to make it work or bend up a new set like I did.
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