1952-59 Ford the right master cylinder?

i just took the old master cylinder out of my 54 and have seen some other threads about what to use. Those threads talk about disc/drum and ive made my setup all disc. so my question is will the master cylinder thats been provided in the faqs work? will i just need a different proportioning valve? and if thats the case what valve do i use and where would i get it from?

i also saw something about not putting the new pushrod in the new master cylinder as it might get stuck. do i just use the old pushrod then?

 

You should probably use this set up as it is available for four wheel disc brakes and will align with the 54's firewall mounting https://www.performanceonline.com/Ford-Disc-Brake-Master-Cylinder-and-Proportioning-Valve-Kit/ Notice the "please specify" box, because you are going four wheel disc I would get the adjustable push rod listed below.

 

If you can show a picture of the dual master that was provided with your kit. It may be able to be used for 4 wheel disc brakes. A lot of the new original masters that are provided don't come with a residual check valve for use with drum brakes. It is easy to check before you install it, take a paper clip and open it up and see if you can insert it into the front port of the master cylinder for the rear brakes. Be careful if there is no resistance then there is no check valve. Your master then can be used for 4 wheel disc. As far as the rod is concerned almost all ford master cylinders can be used with the stock 54 ford push rod. I find it easier to install an inline adjustable proportion valve, a lot less plumbing to be involved.

 

i havent bought anything just yet was just trying to get information on what to get and what not to get

 

jeff where does that tube at the back of the mc go too?

 

Ithink the tube you are seeing is the line out of the b ack of the proportioning valve going to the back brakes

 

ok cool that makes sense. thanks

 

can i also put a brake light switch somewhere on this like the original?

 

A trip to Ace Hardware for an adapter and a "T" fitting is all that you would need not too complicated. Those switches are not always the most reliable a lot of us have fabricated a bracket and replaced the old style Ford switch with a universal GM style that works of off the pedal like this: https://www.cjponyparts.com/brake-l...Rb0KV83I9DH8UuxZ-1Bol_Hw4ENTy-QRoC6BIQAvD_BwE

 

Keep the brake light switch plumbing simple. Avoid any extra fittings or bends that can trap air. As long as it is below the master level, it should be fine. I would plumb it in vertical with the light prongs up. This is what I'm using.