GermanLook Forums  

Go Back   GermanLook Forums > Technical Section > Brakes

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old June 29th 2006, 14:38
hugovw1976's Avatar
hugovw1976 hugovw1976 is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Mexico, City
Posts: 160
How to choose the correct Master Cylinder?

I don't know how to choose the correct Master Cylinder for my brakes.

In the front I have a 14" disc with 6 piston caliper (1.75, 1.38, 1.38 bore size, per side)

For the rear I have 14" disc with 4 piston caliper (1.38, 1.38 bore size per side)

But I'm not sure if a 7/8" master cylinder for front and 1" for the rear are the correct choise.???

Some one help me please.

And for a hidraulic clutch wich one?

Here some pics of the front brakes:



With 19" wheels:

__________________
VW 1976

Last edited by hugovw1976; June 29th 2006 at 18:24.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old June 29th 2006, 19:37
volkdent's Avatar
volkdent volkdent is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Santa Rosa, CA, USA
Posts: 1,685
You might want to give Lanner at VDub Customs an email. He may be able to help. Or you might end up having to go the same way as I did with Wilwood pedal assembly. It's really not that hard, especially with what you've done. If you didn't see it yet, look at the "Let There Be Brakes" thread and it'll show you at least what I've done.

Jason
__________________
If I could just get paid for my sleepless nights....
1960 VW Bug UBRDUB
Walkaround
1st Drag Run

Dyno Run
Oval Ragster-'57 Rag/'04 Boxster S
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old July 3rd 2006, 09:41
hugovw1976's Avatar
hugovw1976 hugovw1976 is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Mexico, City
Posts: 160
Quote:
Originally Posted by volkdent
You might want to give Lanner at VDub Customs an email. He may be able to help. Or you might end up having to go the same way as I did with Wilwood pedal assembly. It's really not that hard, especially with what you've done. If you didn't see it yet, look at the "Let There Be Brakes" thread and it'll show you at least what I've done.

Jason
Thanks I will check it.
__________________
VW 1976
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old July 4th 2006, 10:23
PJLOval PJLOval is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 12
Hugo, here is a link to a PDF that has a lot of information on dual master cylinders. It sounds like your setup will be fine. Hope this helps.

http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/Pe...ster-Guide.pdf
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old July 6th 2006, 15:57
hugovw1976's Avatar
hugovw1976 hugovw1976 is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Mexico, City
Posts: 160
Quote:
Originally Posted by PJLOval
Hugo, here is a link to a PDF that has a lot of information on dual master cylinders. It sounds like your setup will be fine. Hope this helps.

http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/Pe...ster-Guide.pdf
Great information, I have homework to do. :agree: :agree:
__________________
VW 1976
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old July 6th 2006, 20:45
volkdent's Avatar
volkdent volkdent is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Santa Rosa, CA, USA
Posts: 1,685
If I were you I'd just give Wilwood a call and tell them what you are doing. They'll recomend the correct MC front and rear. Then I'd call them again and ask another person, just to get a second opinion. They suggested my setup 2 out of the 3 times I called. If you use there pedal assembly they know exactly what kind of results you'll get given the weight of your car. They offer 2 lengths of pedals, the longer obviously providing more lever, but I chose the shorter to fit better under the dash, and these cars are a lot lighter than the stock cars they are designed to stop. There is also a lot of Wilwood stuff on Ebay. I got my pedal cluster and MCs on there for far less than MSRP. I got the balance bar adjuster for cost from a Canadian connection, but the point is that Wilwood is very popular so it's easy to come by and therefore much less expensive compared to a lot of others. Tilton is similar, but a little more costly and not as common to find, though I do think their pedal assembly is pretty cool, they don't offer a reverse-swing mount that I used.

Jason
__________________
If I could just get paid for my sleepless nights....
1960 VW Bug UBRDUB
Walkaround
1st Drag Run

Dyno Run
Oval Ragster-'57 Rag/'04 Boxster S
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old July 7th 2006, 00:55
64bug's Avatar
64bug 64bug is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 34
Those are huge! NICE WORK
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:54.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
© www.GermanLook.net 2002-2017. All Rights Reserved