Choosing a master cylinder

So I'm going to start work on my 56 Chevy again soon, and I want to replace the old master cylinder with a dual reservoir mc. What do I need to think about as far as size, etc. ? Anything else that should be taken into consideration, please let me know. Thanks in advance to everybody.

 

If you are going to stick with drums all around, look for a '67-69 El Camino with non power drums MC. A lot of MC's will interchange with the two stud units. A good parts store like NAPA should have picture books,with dimensions. They will also have the br*** fittings,and steel lines you will need. I suggest replacing ALL the original lines. Use the stock lenghts,if you don't have the nessesary doubble flareing tool. Sparky

 

I was actually going to put drop spindles and discs on the front and keep drums in the rear. What would be good to use for that set up?

 

bttt

 

whatever the donor front brakes are from.

 

70 Chevelle / ElCamino 454's had so little vacuum, they came with manual brakes, these work pretty good, with the stock metering /proportioning valve , ought to fit the weight distribution of your 56 pretty good
jack

 

six string samurai? man that movie was killer!!

 

Yeah it's a cl***ic! I love your Tom Waits quote by the way