1952-59 Ford master cylinder depth

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Re: 1957 Thunderbird Master Cyl. Push Rod
I know this is an old thread but i,m changing master and it appears the total depth of the hole is quite a bit deeper , about 5/8 - 3/4 deeper .. I had a hard time getting the master off , it was grabbing so tight on that bushing that is no way coming out of the old master .. Can I just play with the length of a spacer till it seams good. Right now my pedal seems to go about 2-3 inches before I feel it contacting the piston thanks Fred

 

When I changed to a Wilwood system they suggested an adjustable push rod for their Mustang set up. I bought it and set it to the stock length of my Ford to begin. It worked but I felt it was slightly shorter than needed to start the piston moving. I adjusted it out a few turns and set the lock nut. Been great ever since. I believe I bought it thru Summit with rest of the kit parts.

 

I second what Jimmy Six says. The adjustable "mustang" push rod from Wilwood fits perfectly.

 

Probably a better deal than Wilwood that guys have used here for over a decade. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1549677772...55psEcQwalJ1mI74hU/tCpExMQ==|tkp:BFBMyvTDxp9g

 

Same part Summit list for the same $20. Wilwood did not suggest theirs … just suggested one.

 

When I switched mine over to a dual chamber master cylinder I bought a adjustable push rod and set it to factory specs. There is a section that tells how much pedal travel is needed in the service manual if you have one.