Manual brakes

I need to get a manual brake conversion kit for my wagon. I'm using Mark VII discs in front with standard GT calipers rather than the 73mm ones and 10" wagon drums in the rear. Any recommendations as far as master cylinders and mounting plates?

Mike R wrote:I need to get a manual brake conversion kit for my wagon. I'm using Mark VII discs in front with standard GT calipers rather than the 73mm ones and 10" wagon drums in the rear. Any recommendations as far as master cylinders and mounting plates?

Racecraft mounting plate. As far as the Master, you have a few options. With the pieces you are wanting to use I'd find a master with either a 15/16" bore or a 1 1/8" bore.

15/16"......Use an 83-85 Ranger Master. It'll be aluminum

15/16"......88 Ranger Master. This is the plastic one

Mopar (Strange, Racecraft, etc)........1 1/8" bore........http://www.rockauto.com/dbphp/x,catalog,5,partnum,MC98895,d,WAGNER_MC98895.html


You can use in a bore size in between the ones I listed (like a 1") but the selection is much broader with the other 2 sizes. You can also just buy a "kit" from one of the chassis companies. Don't forget to change the pedal ratio

MASTER CYLINDER INFO: Cross Ref. as necessary

all part numbers below can be substituted with 10-1983 ext.

Fenco M2374 Ford Ranger 1988 15/16 bore 7/16 9/16 flare

1983-1985 ford ranger
Fenco M1931 15/16 bore 1/2 and 3/8 flare large style ALUMINUM


Chrysler Style:

Fenco M1983 used on 1984- 1990 dodge caravan 24mm bore and 3/8 flare threads

Fenco M1860 1-1/8 bore and 1/2 and 9/16 flare

Fenco M1822 1-1/32 bore and 1/2 and 9/16 flare --- 1985 chrysler 5th ave