I've heard that a 1990 Chevy 454 1 ton master cylinder will bolt up to my truck, providing better braking power.

Is this truly a bolt up mod, and does it make a noticable difference?

Thanks!

 

not the master cylinder, the rear wheel cylinders!!

 

Use Napa #4637337 wheel cylinders, about $13 each.
This number will cross at most any auto parts store.

 

Yes, the rear wheel cylinder from the GM 1 ton is a bolt up. I had to, with mine, shave some tabs back with a grinder wheel to make it fit. It only added 10 minutes per side to changing brake shoes. Good upgrade if you are working on the brakes anyway, not, in my opinion, worth tearing into the brakes just for the upgrade...

 

GUYS!!! I have DISK brakes.. I'm talking about the MASTER cylinder.

 

In that case I seriously doubt a chevy master cylinder will just bolt up, maybe if you use the chevy brake booster also. I really don't think the chevy master cylinder will bolt to the dodge brake booster. Do you even know if the chevy master cylinder is bigger?

 

I was told by EGR brakes that the Chevy master cylinder would flow more fluid and eliminate the spongy pedal.. Making a noticeable difference.. I was seeing if anyone else had done it.

 

i would suggest you get a mc from a 02 dodge with disks all the way around.

 

Mike, I have disks all the way around. I'll look into the 02 master cylinder.

 

I've never heard of anybody doing this mod, but if it can be done I would definately like to know. Let us know what you figure out!!

 

I doubt it would work on a Pre-97 truck vaccum assit brake equiped truck. 97-up had Hydro-boost systems.

Chris

 

Yeah I guess a 90 chevy 1-ton had hydro assist too, but the vacuum assist can be converted to hydro easy enough. If it was worth it of course.

So does anybody know for sure if the chevy master cylinder would bolt to the dodge hydro-booster?