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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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manual brakes with a vega master cylinder

Hey I have someone that has a master cylinder from a vega that was originally manually brakes. Does anyone know if this will work?? I figure its all the same crap I mean this is a O E manual brake so the piston on it must be the right size. All id have to worry about is the fittings fitting but worst case i know how to flare pipe
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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Re: manual brakes with a vega master cylinder

so are you converting your car to manual brakes? if so i have the info you need
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Re: manual brakes with a vega master cylinder

I used a M/C from a 70 Corvette. I just drilled holes in my original pedal bracket and firewall and had to move the pushrod up on the pedal about 1 inch. You'll have to use the appropriate proportioning valve whether it be disc/drum or four wheel disc. There are kits available for this swap as well. Do a search in the brake board. All the info is here. Good luck.
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Old Dec 1, 2009 | 12:01 PM
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Re: manual brakes with a vega master cylinder

Originally Posted by skirkland1980
so are you converting your car to manual brakes? if so i have the info you need

ya thats what im doing but my friend will give me the master cylinder which is brand new for 15 bucks. I know that i need to do all the pushrod stuff and all i was just curious as to how they fit up via fittings and power. I know vegas are smaller so i didnt know.

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I used a M/C from a 70 Corvette. I just drilled holes in my original pedal bracket and firewall and had to move the pushrod up on the pedal about 1 inch. You'll have to use the appropriate proportioning valve whether it be disc/drum or four wheel disc. There are kits available for this swap as well. Do a search in the brake board. All the info is here. Good luck.

well okay that makes me feel better that u used a older MC. I already have researched all about it but havent seen anyone do a vega MC
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