'59 Project November 2008

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In an effort to reduce weight and save space in the engine compartment, I am going to try using a non-power assisted brake master cylinder.  I obtained a MOPAR master cylinder as used on a 1969 Road Runner and modified the mounting flamge so it would bolt up to the original C1 mounting bolts.

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Here is a picture of the master cylinder  from NAPA, part number: NMC M1874M
 

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Mounting flange modified to fit '59 master cylinder mounting holes.  The holes are tapped so that mounting bolts can be inserted from inside the driver's compartment.

 

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Modified master cylinder mounted in the car
 

 

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The MOPAR master cylinder has residual valves under the seats.   Since my car has 4 wheel disc brakes I removed the residual valves by tapping the seat with a 6 x 32 tap and then inserting a 6-32 screw and prying the seat out.

 

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A new pushrod was fabricated using a C1 pushrod eye.

 

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The completed brake pedal assembly.

 

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