[1784]

One of the future projects I may undertake will be a front disc conversion. I have read that when you do the conversion it's a good idea to get a new master cylinder that was used for disk front/drum rear applications. I have a used Master cylinder and break booster combo on an old 1983 Chevy S-10 I am not using any more.
I've never worked on or around this part of the break system. What kind of things should I look for to see if the S-10 set up will work well in the Jeepster? Is there a certain size mount that works best? Are master cylinders activated by a plunger or rod in the rear behind the fire wall? I could use any info on how these things work.
Thanks!
Nathan

 

[3227]

i think you need to get with thejeepguy ryan at www.thejeepguy.com he can fill you in on the proper mc and power booster i think from a 70;s cj. also he can supply the disc conversion kit too. good luck.

 

[1022]

yes give me a email as i get stock boosters around and i got a few good ideas for conversion ones also do all the disc. up grades also

here is the web address if you want to take a look

www.the-jeep-guy.com

thanks ryan

 

[DaveGoodrich]

You don't necessarily have to change the master cylinder. I am using the stock (rebuilt) non-power MC with front disks and rear (10") drums, and I am very happy with the results. It stops 33" tires no problem, and the front/rear balance seems perfect without any additional proportioning valve. Just FYI.

 

[1022]

there are a few other boosters that will work some of the early mustang ones and acourse the cj5,cj7 style and i been wanting to check a corvette one also as they are real small .the coolest one is to get a stock one from a 71-73 as they will bolt right on and if your doing disc. you can use a stock 1977 cj5 master for a disk w/power booster and it will bolt right on with only a slight amount of mods to the removable push rod .i'm not running any porportioning valve either and mine works great with four wheel disc so i think it depends on what caliper combination as if you need a combo or not.

ryan

 

[1784]

Great! Thanks for the help. I will look into is as soon as time and money allow. I want to finish the body and paint work this spring and would love to tackle the breaks some time this summer. I appriciate all the help!
-Nathan

 

[Caver Dave]

Wasn't the '77 CJ drum-drum?