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John Kuhnast · 05-20-2011, 05:07 PM

I have a Model A ford that was converted to hydraulic brakes. The master cylinder is a 1967 to 1970 mustang. The master cylinder needs replacement. I can purchase a mustang master cylinder but the puch rod is to long. I would like to remove the push rod and replace it with my existing push rod. The new rod does not just pull out. The store parts man told me to clamp rod in vice to pull it out.I am reluctant to do this b ecause I dont want to pay for a cylinder that I just broke. Looking for advice Thanks

JeffB2 · 05-20-2011, 11:34 PM

The most common Mustang master for drums only is available at Autozone without the pushrod,here is the part number: Fenco M1485 there were three different master cylinders used in that time period because of the disc and power brake options,prior to purchase check the piston depth and compare it to the one you have.

John Kuhnast · 05-21-2011, 06:17 PM

Jeff Thanks for the information John

pprather · 06-29-2011, 03:31 PM

I have a similar conversion and was not able to remove the rod from the piston. Any ideas?

parklane · 06-29-2011, 08:59 PM

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05-20-2011, 05:07 PM	#1
John Kuhnast Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 564	Mustang master cylinder I have a Model A ford that was converted to hydraulic brakes. The master cylinder is a 1967 to 1970 mustang. The master cylinder needs replacement. I can purchase a mustang master cylinder but the puch rod is to long. I would like to remove the push rod and replace it with my existing push rod. The new rod does not just pull out. The store parts man told me to clamp rod in vice to pull it out.I am reluctant to do this b ecause I dont want to pay for a cylinder that I just broke. Looking for advice Thanks

05-20-2011, 11:34 PM	#2
JeffB2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,417	Re: Mustang master cylinder The most common Mustang master for drums only is available at Autozone without the pushrod,here is the part number: Fenco M1485 there were three different master cylinders used in that time period because of the disc and power brake options,prior to purchase check the piston depth and compare it to the one you have.

05-21-2011, 06:17 PM	#3
John Kuhnast Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 564	Re: Mustang master cylinder Jeff Thanks for the information John

06-29-2011, 03:31 PM	#4
pprather Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Roselle, IL Posts: 37	Re: Mustang master cylinder I have a similar conversion and was not able to remove the rod from the piston. Any ideas?

06-29-2011, 08:59 PM	#5
parklane Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St.Thomas, ON Canada Posts: 598	Re: Mustang master cylinder Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Phil..............try a BFH. __________________ If brains were wire, some couldn't short circuit a firefly